Prophylaxis vs. Prophylactic
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Difference Between Prophylaxis and Prophylactic
Prophylaxisnoun
(medicine) Prevention of, or protective treatment for disease.
Prophylacticnoun
A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
Prophylaxisnoun
(chess) A move or strategy that frustrates an opponent's plan or tactic.
Prophylacticnoun
A prophylactic condom.
Prophylaxisnoun
the prevention of disease
Prophylacticnoun
(figuratively) Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.
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Prophylacticadjective
Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease.
Prophylacticnoun
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease;
the doctor recommended several preventativesProphylacticnoun
contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
Prophylacticadjective
capable of preventing conception or impregnation;
contraceptive devices and medicationsProphylacticadjective
tending to ward off;
the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoplesProphylacticadjective
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease;
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