prophylactic | अमरकोश - भारत का शब्दकोश

Meaning of word prophylactic from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease.

Example : The doctor recommended several preventatives.

Meaning : Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse.

Synonyms : condom, rubber, safe, safety

Meaning : Capable of preventing conception or impregnation.

Example : Contraceptive devices and medications.

Synonyms : antifertility, contraceptive

Meaning : Warding off.

Example : The swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples.

Synonyms : cautionary

Meaning : Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease.

Example : Preventive medicine.
Vaccines are prophylactic.
A prophylactic drug.

Synonyms : preventative, preventive

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People in general considered as a whole.

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Resembling milk in color. Not clear.

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