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prophylactic

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prophylactic rate this definition:
(Adult / Slang)
A condom. See condom for synonyms.

ETYMOLOGY: From the Greek pro- , before in time, and phylaxis , watching or guarding against; prophylaxis refers, in medicine, to a medication or measure used as a precaution against disease.

prophylactic rate this definition:
precautionary antibiotic
prophylactic rate this definition:
preventative
Usage: to help prevent breast cancer i will have a prophylactic mastectomy.
prophylactic rate this definition:
(Noun) used as a preventive medicine
Usage: It can be used as a prophylactic medicine


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