PROPHYLACTIC

prophylactic

Noun

  1. A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
  2. Specifically, a prophylactic condom.
  3. Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.

Adjective

  1. Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease.


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