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Word: prophylactic (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Adjective:

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

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Noun:

  • A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
  • figurative Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.
  • US dated ''Specifically'', a prophylactic condom.

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