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   prophylactic

   /ˌprɒfɪˈlaktɪk/

   adjective

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

   noun

   • 1. a medicine or course of action used to prevent disease: "I took malaria prophylactics" Similar preventive measureprecautionsafeguardsafety measurepreventive medicine
   • 2. a condom. North American Similar condomsheathfemale condomtrademark:DurexFemidominformal:Frenchyjohnnysomething for the weekendrubbersafesafetyskininformal, dated:French letterdated:protective

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French prophylactique, from Greek prophulaktikos, from pro ‘before’ + phulassein ‘to guard’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. prophylactically adverb

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

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

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of prophylactic in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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

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

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

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   The meaning of PROPHYLAXIS is measures designed to preserve health (as of an individual or of society) and prevent the spread of disease. How to use prophylaxis in a sentence.

6. www.verywellhealth.com › what-is-the-meaning-of-prophylactic-3157145Prophylaxis: Definition, Types, and More - Verywell Health

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   Jun 17, 2024 · In medicine, the term prophylactic is used to describe procedures and treatments that prevent something from happening. This can include dental cleanings, vaccines, birth control, and sometimes surgery.

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

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   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.

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

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   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.

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

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

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

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    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.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › prophylactic_nprophylactic - Oxford English Dictionary

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    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