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Prophylactic
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kondom, prezervativ
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
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prophylaktikum, preventivní opatření
a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition
What is a "prophylactic"?
A prophylactic is a preventive measure used to reduce the risk of disease or infection. It can include medications, treatments, vaccines, or behaviors aimed at protecting individuals from illness before it occurs. Prophylactics are commonly used in healthcare settings, such as giving vaccines to prevent diseases like influenza or providing antibiotics to prevent infection after surgery. It can also involve lifestyle changes, such as maintaining proper hygiene or using protective equipment like masks to prevent the spread of diseases or reduce exposure to germs.
Example
The doctor recommended a prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infection after a surgical procedure.
Lékař doporučil preventivní opatření antibiotikum k prevenci infekce po chirurgickém zákroku.
Travelers to malaria-endemic regions often take prophylactic medications to reduce the risk of contracting the disease.
Cestovatelé do oblastí endemických pro malárii často užívají profylaktika, aby snížili riziko nakažení touto nemocí.
prophylactic
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prophylaktický, preventivní
taking substances or measures to prevent the occurrence or spread of disease or infection
Example
Taking vitamins can be a prophylactic step to maintain overall health.
Vezmout vitaminy může být preventivní krok k udržení celkového zdraví.
Vaccination is a common prophylactic method to prevent certain diseases.
Očkování je běžná preventivní metoda k prevenci určitých nemocí.
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prophylaktický, preventivní
warding off
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prophylaktický, preventivní
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
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