Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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prophylaxis | Yes | No | No | No |
prophylactic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
prophylaxis (noun) | prophylactic (noun) |
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the prevention of disease | contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse |
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease |
prophylaxis (adjective) | prophylactic (adjective) |
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preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease | |
warding off | |
capable of preventing conception or impregnation |