prophylactic

noun

contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

adjective

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

warding off

capable of preventing conception or impregnation

Roots

propro- · Latin · forth, forward phylasso-phylact · Greek · guard

Synonyms for prophylactic

preventativeadj preventiveadj contraceptiveadj condomn protectiveadj pessaryn preclusiveadj safetyn spermiciden

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