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Prophylactic
/pɹˌɒfɪlˈæktɪk/
/ˌpɹɑfɪˈɫæktɪk/, /ˌpɹoʊfɪˈɫæktɪk/Prophylactic
01
preservativo, condón
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
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profiláctico, protéctico
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
Example
The doctor recommended a prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infection after a surgical procedure.
El doctor recomendó un antibiótico profiláctico para prevenir infecciones después de un procedimiento quirúrgico.
Travelers to malaria-endemic regions often take prophylactic medications to reduce the risk of contracting the disease.
Los viajeros a regiones endémicas de malaria a menudo toman medicamentos profilácticos para reducir el riesgo de contraer la enfermedad.
prophylactic
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profiláctico, preventivo
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.
Tomar vitaminas puede ser un paso profiláctico para mantener la salud en general.
Vaccination is a common prophylactic method to prevent certain diseases.
La vacunación es un método común preventivo para prevenir ciertas enfermedades.
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profiláctico, preventivo
warding off
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profiláctico, anticonceptivo
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
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