prophylactic

nouns

remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

"the doctor recommended several preventatives"

contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

condom, prophylactic, rubber, safe, safety

capable of preventing conception or impregnation

"contraceptive devices and medications"

warding off

"the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze

cautionary, prophylactic

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

"preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"

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