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Prophylactic
01
a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent conception or infection
Voorbeelden
They were advised to use a prophylactic for safe sex.
02
a drug, vaccine, or treatment used to prevent infection or disease
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Prophylactics are given to prevent infection after surgery.
prophylactic
01
profylactisch, preventief
taking substances or measures to prevent the occurrence or spread of disease or infection
Voorbeelden
Flu shots are recommended as a prophylactic measure during the influenza season.
Griepprikken worden aanbevolen als profylactische maatregel tijdens het griepseizoen.
02
serving to protect from harm or danger
Voorbeelden
The soldiers wore amulets for prophylactic purposes.
03
designed to prevent pregnancy or fertilization
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Condoms are a common prophylactic device.
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prophylactic
prophylact
