Definisi 'prophylactic'

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adjective
1 Defending or preserving from disease; preventive. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913
adjective satellite
2 capable of preventing conception or impregnation Terjemahkan
Example:
contraceptive devices and medications
source: wordnet30
3 warding off Terjemahkan
Example:
the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples
source: wordnet30
4 preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease Terjemahkan
Example:
preventive medicine
vaccines are prophylactic
a prophylactic drug
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noun
5 remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease Terjemahkan
Example:
the doctor recommended several preventatives
source: wordnet30
6 contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse Terjemahkan
source: wordnet30
7 A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913
More Word(s)
antifertility, contraceptive, preventative, preventive, prophylaxis, birth control device, contraceptive device, healthful, protective,

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