prophylactic

/pɹˌɒfɪlˈæktɪk/

/ˌpɹɑfɪˈɫæktɪk/, /ˌpɹoʊfɪˈɫæktɪk/

Prophylactic

contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

synonyms : condom

remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

prophylactic

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

warding off

synonyms : cautionary

capable of preventing conception or impregnation

Examples

1. A mom could have a prophylactic mastectomy.

2. Could we develop a prophylactic?

3. You found a prophylactic on the beach?

4. Now I will take my prophylactic.