Dictionary Results for prophylactic
1. prophylactic - noun · remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives" Synonym(s): preventive, preventative Hypernym(s): remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic
2. prophylactic - noun · contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse Synonym(s): condom, rubber, safety, safe Hypernym(s): contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive_device, prophylactic_device, birth_control_device
3. prophylactic - adjective · capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications" Synonym(s): contraceptive, antifertility
4. prophylactic - adjective · warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze Synonym(s): cautionary
5. prophylactic - adjective · preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug" Synonym(s): preventive, preventative
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