Prophylaxis vs. Prophylactic: What's the Difference?

Prevention of or protective treatment for disease.

Acting to defend against or prevent something, especially disease; protective.

(medicine) Prevention of, or protective treatment for, disease.

A prophylactic agent, device, or measure, such as a vaccine or drug.

(chess) A move or strategy that frustrates an opponent's plan or tactic.

A contraceptive device, especially a condom.

The art of preserving from, or of preventing, disease; the observance of the rules necessary for the preservation of health; preservative or preventive treatment.

A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.

The prevention of disease

A prophylactic condom.

(figuratively) Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.

Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease or pregnancy

A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.

Defending or preserving from disease; preventive.

Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease;

Contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse

Capable of preventing conception or impregnation;

Tending to ward off;

Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease;