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ppropphylactic, profylactic, proophylactic, prophhylactic, prophylaactic, prophylaccticc, prophylacti, prophylactiic, prophylacttic, prophylaktik, prophyllactic, prophyylactic, prpohylactic, prrophylactic, rophylactic

Prophylactic — synonyms, definition

1. prophylactic (a)

16 synonyms
beneficial bracing contraceptive curative fit healing healthy hygienic invigorating medical nourishing pharmaceutical preventative protective restorative sanitary

2. prophylactic (Noun)

9 synonyms
French letter condom johnny preventive rubber safe safeguard safety sheath
2 definitions

prophylactic (Noun) — Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease. ex. "the doctor recommended several prophylactics"

prophylactic (Noun) — Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse.

10 types of
birth control device contraceptive contraceptive device curative cure preventative preventive prophylactic device remedy therapeutic
1 type
Durex

3. prophylactic (Adjective)

2 synonyms
antifertility cautionary
3 definitions

prophylactic (Adjective) — Capable of preventing conception or impregnation. ex. "prophylactic devices and medications"

prophylactic (Adjective) — Warding off. ex. "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"

prophylactic (Adjective) — Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease. ex. "vaccines are prophylactic" ex. "a prophylactic drug"