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prophylactic
adjective
(pro-phy-lac-tic)
guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
prophylactic
adjective
(pro-phy-lac-tic)
tending to prevent or ward off : preventive
prophylactic
noun
(pro-phy-lac-tic)
something prophylactic; especially : a device and especially a condom for preventing venereal infection or conception
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