prophylactic

Noun
  1. Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease (synset 104008384)
    "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
    is a type of: curative, cure, remedy, therapeutic - a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
    same as: preventative, preventive
  2. Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse (synset 103092620)
    is a type of: birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device - an agent or device intended to prevent conception
    same as: condom, rubber, safe, safety
Adjective
  1. Capable of preventing conception or impregnation (synset 301893918)
    "contraceptive devices and medications"
    similar to: protective - intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
    same as: antifertility, contraceptive
  2. Warding off (synset 301893737)
    "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"
    similar to: protective - intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
    same as: cautionary
  3. Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease (synset 301170813)
    "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
    similar to: healthful - conducive to good health of body or mind
    same as: preventative, preventive

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