prophylactic
has definitions from the fields of sexuality,medicine,pharmacology
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[ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Synonyms Examples "the doctor recommended several preventatives" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] (medicine) preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Synonyms Examples "preventive medicine" "vaccines are prophylactic" "a prophylactic drug" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] tending to ward off
Synonyms Examples "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze Related terms |
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[ adjective ] capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Synonyms Examples "contraceptive devices and medications" Related terms |
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[ noun ] (sexuality) contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
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