prophylactic (English)
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prophylactic
prophylactic
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remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
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contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
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capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"
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warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
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preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
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