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Definition of prophylactic:
Synonyms:
refuge, condom, contraception, warning, abortion, broad-spectrum, anesthetic, barrier method, hinderance, antibiotic, protective, coil, birth control, golosh, natural rubber, combination, caoutchouc, prophylactic device, contraceptive device, synthetic rubber, diaphragm, cautionary, antidote, bionic, gumshoe, antenatal, safety device, clinical, monitory, base hit, safety, anabolic steroid, amphetamine, preventative, interference, antidepressant, hindrance, antacid, safe, analgesic, contraceptive, anaesthetic, arctic, allow, aseptic, precautionary, antifertility, bloodless, rubber eraser, preventive, abortionist, exemplary, anticoagulant, antimalarial, healthful, gum elastic, admonitory, galosh, abortionist, rubber, encumbrance, clear, guard, incumbrance, hitch, birth control device, antibacterial, pencil eraser.
Usage examples:
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The belief in the prophylactic power of tobacco was, however, very generally held.
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Or, perhaps, this is the manner in which Universal Brotherhood shows itself in people who wilfully subject themselves to infection as a prophylactic.
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In mild cases- that is, those in which the curvature is obliterated when the patient is suspended- the prophylactic measures above mentioned must be rigidly enforced, and gymnastic exercises should be prescribed.