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Noun
Definition: remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
Definition: contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
Definition: A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
Adjective
Definition: capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"
Definition: warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
Definition: preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
Definition: Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease or pregnancy