prophylactic

prophylactic /prophylactic/
  • tính từ
    • phòng bệnh
      • prophylactic medicine: thuốc phòng bệnh
  • danh từ
    • thuốc phòng bệnh
    • phương pháp phòng bệnh
    • bao cao su chống thụ thai

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prophylactic

Từ điển WordNet

    n.

  • remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; preventive, preventative

    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, rubber, safety, safe

    adj.

  • capable of preventing conception or impregnation; contraceptive, antifertility

    contraceptive devices and medications

  • tending to ward off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze; cautionary, preventive
  • preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; preventive, preventative

    preventive medicine

    vaccines are prophylactic

    a prophylactic drug


English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary

prophylactics
syn.: antifertility cautionary condom contraceptive preventative preventive rubber safe safety