Meaning Of The Word Prophylactic

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Prophylactic Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Prophylactic?

prophylactic
Prophylactic means concerned with preventing disease.
countable noun: A prophylactic is a condom.
countable noun: A prophylactic is a substance or device used for preventing disease.

prophylactic in American English
a prophylactic medicine, device, treatment, etc.
preventive or protective; esp., preventing or guarding against disease
adjective: defending or protecting from disease or infection, as a drug
noun: a prophylactic medicine or measure

prophylactic in British English
adjective: protecting from or preventing disease
noun: a prophylactic drug or device, esp a condom

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