transcription, транскрипция: [ prɒfɪlæktɪk ]
( prophylactics)
1.
Prophylactic means concerned with preventing disease. ( MEDICAL )
Vaccination and other prophylactic measures can be carried out.
= preventive
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2.
A prophylactic is a substance or device used for preventing disease. ( MEDICAL )
The region began to use quinine successfully as a prophylactic.
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3.
A prophylactic is a condom. ( FORMAL )
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