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prophylactic
/pˌɹɑfɪˈlæktɪk/ · 12 letters · 10 distinct letters
- noun
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
the doctor recommended several preventatives
- noun
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
- adjective
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
contraceptive devices and medications
- adjective
warding off;, Victor Schultze
the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples
- adjective
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
preventive medicine