eng: prophylactic

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Meaning
means	(noun) remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives" prophylactic, preventative, preventive
means	(noun) contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse prophylactic, safety, rubber, condom, safe
means	(adjective) capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications" antifertility, prophylactic, contraceptive
means	(adjective) warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze prophylactic, cautionary
means	(adjective) preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug" prophylactic, preventive, preventative