noun Download 🔗Share A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive. Examples : "The dentist recommended a fluoride treatment as a prophylactic against cavities. " medicine disease Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences. Examples : "The securities laws are a prophylactic against stock fraud." medicine device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease. Examples : "Washing your hands frequently is a good prophylactic measure against catching a cold. " medicine disease Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading