noun🔗SharePréventif, prophylactiqueA medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive."The dentist recommended a fluoride treatment as a prophylactic against cavities. "Le dentiste a recommandé un traitement au fluorure comme préventif contre les caries.medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePréventif, moyen de préventionAny device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences."The securities laws are a prophylactic against stock fraud."Les lois sur les valeurs mobilières sont un moyen de prévention contre la fraude boursière.medicinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePréventif, prophylactiqueServing to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease."Washing your hands frequently is a good prophylactic measure against catching a cold. "Se laver les mains fréquemment est une bonne mesure préventive contre le rhume.medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
