单词 | prophylactic |
释义 | prophylactic (prɒfɪlæktɪk ) Word forms: prophylactics 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Prophylactic means concerned with preventing disease. [medicine] Vaccination and other prophylactic measures can be carried out. Synonyms: preventative, protective, preventive, precautionary 2. countable noun A prophylactic is a substance or device used for preventing disease. [medicine] The region began to use quinine successfully as a prophylactic. Synonyms: preventative measure, safeguard, precaution, safety measure 3. countable noun A prophylactic is a condom. [formal] The prospect of teachers passing out prophylactics to their pupils has infuriated some parents. |
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