prophylactic
—prophylactic /ˌprɒf.ɪˈlæk.tɪk/ aep /ˌprɑː.fɪ-/
Ⅰ adjective SPECIALIZED ► F0 preventing disease: » Some dentists are convinced that the addition of fluoride in water is ineffective as a prophylactic treatment.Thesaurus+: ↑Passing on illness and causing disease
Ⅱ noun [C] 1 F0 SPECIALIZED something that is intended to prevent disease Thesaurus+: ↑Passing on illness and causing disease2 F0 MAINLY US a CONDOM(Cf. ↑condom) Thesaurus+: ↑Contraception |