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prophylactic
UK
/ˌprɒfɪˈlaktɪk/
US
/ˌproʊfɪˈlæktɪk/
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prophylactic
noun
prophylactics
pl
UK
/ˌprɒf.ɪˈlæk.tɪk/
US
/ˌproʊ.fɪˈlæk.tɪk/
Translations
профилактическое средство
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic to prevent infection.
Врач прописал профилактическое средство для предотвращения инфекции.
Additional translations
предохранительное средство
Definitions
A medicine or course of action used to prevent disease.
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic to prevent the spread of the infection.
A device, usually a condom, used to prevent pregnancy or the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
He always carries a prophylactic to ensure safe practices.
Synonyms
barrier
protection
safeguard
precaution
preventive
prophylactic
adjective
more prophylactic
Comp.
most prophylactic
Super.
UK
/ˌprɒfɪˈlaktɪk/
US
/ˌproʊfɪˈlæktɪk/
Translations
профилактический
The doctor recommended a prophylactic treatment to prevent the disease.
Врач рекомендовал профилактическое лечение для предотвращения болезни.
Definitions
Intended to prevent disease.
The doctor recommended a prophylactic treatment to avoid the spread of infection.
Serving to prevent or protect against something undesirable.
The company implemented prophylactic measures to safeguard against data breaches.
Synonyms
guarding
cautionary
safeguarding
preventive
protective
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