Prophylactic

noun

Word Frequency: 2.0

Definitions

1.nounA medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.

2.nounAny device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.

"The securities laws are a prophylactic against stock fraud."

3.adjectiveServing to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease.

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