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    prophylactic
    /ˌprɒfɪˈlaktɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. intended to prevent disease: "prophylactic measures"

    noun

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROPHYLACTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PROPHYLACTIC definition: 1. preventing disease: 2. something that is intended to prevent disease 3. a condom. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prophylacticProphylactic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PROPHYLACTIC is guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection. How to use prophylactic in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › prophylacticPROPHYLACTIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Prophylactic definition: defending or protecting from disease or infection, as a drug.. See examples of PROPHYLACTIC used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROPHYLACTIC definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    PROPHYLACTIC meaning: 1. preventing disease: 2. something that is intended to prevent disease 3. a condom. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROPHYLACTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Prophylactic means concerned with preventing disease. Vaccination and other prophylactic measures can be carried out. A prophylactic is a substance or device used for preventing disease. The region began to use quinine successfully as a prophylactic. A prophylactic is a condom.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › prophylacticProphylactic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    adjective. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease. “vaccines are prophylactic ” “a prophylactic drug” synonyms: preventative, preventive. healthful. conducive to good health of body or mind. adjective. capable of preventing conception or impregnation. synonyms: antifertility, contraceptive. protective.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › prophylacticProphylactic - definition of prophylactic by The Free Dictionary

    adj. Acting to defend against or prevent something, especially disease; protective. n. 1. A prophylactic agent, device, or measure, such as a vaccine or drug. 2. A contraceptive device, especially a condom.

  9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prophylaxisProphylaxis Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : measures designed to preserve health (as of an individual or of society) and prevent the spread of disease. Did you know? In Greek, phylax means "guard", so prophylactic measures guard against disease by taking action ahead of time.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionprophylactic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of prophylactic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › prophylactic_nprophylactic, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word prophylactic mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word prophylactic. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. prophylactic has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. pharmacology (mid 1500s) medicine (late 1500s) See meaning & use. How common is the word prophylactic?