prophylactic
pro
ˌprɑ
praa
phy
fi
lac
ˈlæk
lāk
tic
tɪk
tik
British pronunciation
/pɹˌɒfɪlˈæktɪk/

Definicja i znaczenie słowa „prophylactic” po angielsku

Prophylactic
01

a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent conception or infection

example
Przykłady
The doctor emphasized the importance of a properly fitted prophylactic.
02

a drug, vaccine, or treatment used to prevent infection or disease

example
Przykłady
She took a malaria prophylactic before traveling abroad.
prophylactic
01

profilaktyczny, zapobiegawczy

taking substances or measures to prevent the occurrence or spread of disease or infection
example
Przykłady
Routine check-ups with the doctor are a prophylactic approach to early disease detection.
Rutynowe badania u lekarza są profilaktycznym podejściem do wczesnego wykrywania chorób.
02

serving to protect from harm or danger

example
Przykłady
The walls served a prophylactic role in keeping invaders out.
03

designed to prevent pregnancy or fertilization

example
Przykłady
Prophylactic contraception remains a key part of reproductive health.
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