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Prophylactic

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive. A prophylactic condom.
2.NounA prophylactic condom.
3.NounAny device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.
"The securities laws are a prophylactic against stock fraud."
4.AdjectiveServing to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease or pregnancy.
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