prophylactic
IPA: prɑfɪɫˈæktɪk
noun
- A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
- (US, specifically) A prophylactic condom.
- (figuratively) Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.
adjective
- Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease or pregnancy
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