prophylactic
/ˌproʊfəˈlæktɪk/
adjective
- Intended to prevent disease or infection.
- The dentist applied a prophylactic fluoride treatment to protect the child's teeth from cavities.
- The doctor recommended a prophylactic vaccine before traveling to the tropical region.
- Washing your hands regularly is a simple prophylactic measure against many illnesses.
- Serving to prevent something undesirable from happening.
- Regular maintenance is a prophylactic step to avoid major car repairs later.
- The company introduced prophylactic security measures to prevent data breaches.
- The new law was designed as a prophylactic against financial fraud.
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noun
- A medicine or device used to prevent disease, especially a condom.
- Many health clinics provide free prophylactics to help prevent the spread of infections.
- He bought a pack of prophylactics at the pharmacy before his trip.
- The nurse explained the proper use of prophylactics during the health education session.
- Something that prevents an undesirable outcome.
- A good night's sleep can be a prophylactic against stress and burnout.
- Learning to budget is a financial prophylactic against debt.
- The fence acted as a prophylactic, keeping deer out of the garden.
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