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Prophylactic   /prˌɑfɪlˈæktɪk/  /prˌoʊfɪlˈæktɪk/   Listen
Prophylactic

adjective
1.
Capable of preventing conception or impregnation.  Synonyms: antifertility, contraceptive.
2.
Warding off.  Synonym: cautionary.
3.
Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease.  Synonyms: preventative, preventive.  "Vaccines are prophylactic" , "A prophylactic drug"



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