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A Writer's Dictionary:

prophylactic Definition


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prophylactic
adj
    1. Guarding against or tending to prevent disease or other mishap.
noun
    1. A prophylactic drug or device; a precautionary measure.
    2. A condom.
Etymology: 16c: from Greek prophylaktikos, from prophylassein to take precautions against, from phylax a guard.



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