prophylactic

prophylactic

名词 prophylactic:

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

同义词:preventive, preventative

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

同义词:condom, rubber, safety, safe

形容词 prophylactic:

capable of preventing conception or impregnation

同义词:contraceptive, antifertility

tending to ward off- Victor Schultze

同义词:cautionary, preventive

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

同义词:preventive, preventative

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