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Prophylactic

Prophylactic Meaning & Definition
Prophylactic Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Prophylactic?

[n] contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
[n] remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
[adj] preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
[adj] tending to ward off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
[adj] capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Prophylactic: antifertility | cautionary | condom | contraceptive | healthful | preventative | preventive | protective | rubber | safe | safety

Related Terms | Find terms related to Prophylactic:

See Also | birth control device | contraceptive | contraceptive device | curative | cure | preventative | preventive | prophylactic device | remedy

Prophylactic In Webster's Dictionary

\Proph`y*lac"tic\, n. [Cf. F. prophylactique.] (Med.) A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
\Proph`y*lac"tic\, Prophylactical

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