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prophylactic

Definitions

prophylactic rate
precautionary antibiotic
prophylactic rate
preventative
Usage: to help prevent breast cancer i will have a prophylactic mastectomy.

prophylactic rate
(Noun) used as a preventive medicine
Usage: It can be used as a prophylactic medicine

prophylactic rate
(Adjective) Preventative treatment.
prophylactic rate
(Adult / Slang)
A condom. See condom for synonyms.

ETYMOLOGY: From the Greek pro- , before in time, and phylaxis , watching or guarding against; prophylaxis refers, in medicine, to a medication or measure used as a precaution against disease.



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