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Words related to prophylactic

Related / Similar Words: condom, rubber, safety, safe, preventive, preventative, cautionary, contraceptive, antifertility

Definition:

contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse;

remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives";

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug";

tending to ward off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze;

capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications";

Anagrams: hypocritical

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