Associations to the word «Prophylactic»

PROPHYLACTIC, noun. A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.

PROPHYLACTIC, noun. (US) Specifically, a prophylactic condom.

PROPHYLACTIC, noun. (figuratively) Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.

PROPHYLACTIC, adjective. Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease.

PROPHYLACTIC, noun. Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives".

PROPHYLACTIC, noun. Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse.

PROPHYLACTIC, adjective. Capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications".

PROPHYLACTIC, adjective. Warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze.

PROPHYLACTIC, adjective. Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug".