noun🔗ShareProfiláctico, preventivoA medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive."The dentist recommended a fluoride treatment as a prophylactic against cavities. "El dentista recomendó un tratamiento con flúor como profiláctico contra las caries.medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProfiláctico, preventivoAny device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences."The securities laws are a prophylactic against stock fraud."Las leyes de valores son un preventivo contra el fraude bursátil.medicinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareProfiláctico, preventivoServing to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease."Washing your hands frequently is a good prophylactic measure against catching a cold. "Lavarse las manos con frecuencia es una buena medida profiláctica contra el resfriado.medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
