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单词 prophylactic
释义 Adjective: prophylactic  `prowfu'laktik
  1. Capable of preventing conception or impregnation
    - contraceptive, antifertility 
  2. Warding off
    "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"
    - cautionary 
  3. Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
    "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
    - preventive, preventative
Noun: prophylactic  `prowfu'laktik
  1. Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
    - preventive, preventative 
  2. Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
    - condom, rubber [N. Amer], safety, safe, French letter [Brit], johnny [Brit]

Derived forms: prophylactics

See also: healthful, prophylaxis, protective

Type of: birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, curative, cure, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device, remedy, therapeutic

Encyclopedia: Prophylactic

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