释义 |
Adjective: prophylactic `prowfu'laktik- Capable of preventing conception or impregnation
- contraceptive, antifertility - Warding off
"the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples" - cautionary - Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
"vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug" - preventive, preventative Noun: prophylactic `prowfu'laktik- Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
- preventive, preventative - 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 |