Hur man uttalar "prophylactic"

• "prophylactic" uttalas på Engelsk.

Betydelser och definitioner av "prophylactic"

Noun

remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"

Synonymer:

• preventive
• preventative
• prophylactic

Noun

contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

Synonymer:

• condom
• rubber
• safety
• safe
• prophylactic

Adjective

capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"

Synonymer:

• contraceptive
• prophylactic
• antifertility

Adjective

warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze

Synonymer:

• cautionary
• prophylactic

Adjective

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"

Synonymer:

• preventive
• preventative
• prophylactic