Lexic.us

Definition of Prophylactic

1. Noun. Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease. "The doctor recommended several preventatives"

2. Adjective. Capable of preventing conception or impregnation. "Contraceptive devices and medications"

3. Noun. Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse.

4. Adjective. Warding off. "The swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"

5. Adjective. Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease. "A prophylactic drug"

Definition of Prophylactic

1. n. A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.

2. a. Defending or preserving from disease; preventive.

Definition of Prophylactic

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prophylactic

prophesied prophesier prophesiers prophesies prophesy prophesying prophet prophetess prophetesses prophethood

prophethoods prophetic prophetical prophetically Prophets prophylactic (current term) prophylactics prophylactic device prophylaxes prophylaxis

prophyll prophylls propine propined propines propining propinquities propinquity propionaldehyde propionate

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