What is another word for prophylactic?
345 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ pɹˌɒfɪlˈaktɪk], [ pɹˌɒfɪlˈaktɪk], [ p_ɹ_ˌɒ_f_ɪ_l_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_k]
Prophylactic, in medical terms, refers to the prevention of a disease or infection. There are various synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for prophylactic include preventive, precautionary, pre-emptive, defensive, protective, and preventative. These words all imply taking measures to avoid the occurrence of something negative, such as a health issue or a problem. Each of these synonyms can be used in different contexts, depending on the situation or the subject. For example, a preventive measure can be a prophylactic vaccine, or a precautionary action can be wearing a mask to prevent the spread of an illness.
Synonyms for Prophylactic:
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adj.
• antiseptic • medical • protective • sanitary -
n.
• antifertility • antiseptic- bactericide ,
- bactericides ,
- disinfectants ,
- germicide ,
- germicides ,
- preventives ,
- purifier ,
- sterilizer ,
- sterilizers .
- Diaphragms ,
- Hormones ,
- IUDs ,
- Planned Parenthood ,
- hormone ,
- loop ,
- rhythm method ,
- spermicidal cream ,
- vaginal suppository .
- protective ,
- rubber ,
- safe ,
- safety .
Other synonyms:
- amphetamine ,
- anabolic steroid ,
- anaesthetic ,
- analgesic ,
- anesthetic ,
- antacid ,
- antibiotic ,
- anticoagulant ,
- antidepressant ,
- antidote .
- antiseptic ,
- pill .
Other relevant words:
• noun
- Abstersive ,
- Alterant ,
- Antifebrile ,
- Antipoison ,
- Catholicon ,
- Chirurgical ,
- Counter-agent ,
- Depuratory ,
- Deterring ,
- Disinfected ,
- Epulotic ,
- Febrifugal ,
- Helminthagogue ,
- Hinderance ,
- Hygeian ,
- Impeditive ,
- Intercipient ,
- Lithagogue ,
- Neutralizer ,
- Obstruent ,
- Protective Clothing ,
- Salutiferous ,
- Sanatory ,
- Sheltering ,
- Vulnerary ,
- abortion ,
- abortionist ,
- admonitory ,
- aegis ,
- allow ,
- alterative ,
- analeptic ,
- anodyne ,
- antenatal ,
- anthelmintic ,
- antibacterial ,
- anticipative ,
- anticipatory ,
- antifungal ,
- antiinflammatory ,
- antimalarial ,
- antispasmodic ,
- antitoxin ,
- antitussive ,
- antiviral ,
- arctic ,
- arm guard ,
- aseptic ,
- backstop ,
- bag ,
- balsamic ,
- barrier ,
- base hit ,
- benign ,
- bionic ,
- birth control device ,
- block ,
- bloodless ,
- boiled ,
- bracer ,
- bracing ,
- broad-spectrum ,
- buffer ,
- bulwark ,
- bumper ,
- burden ,
- caoutchouc ,
- carminative ,
- classic ,
- clear ,
- clinical ,
- clog ,
- coil ,
- combination ,
- commendable ,
- conservative ,
- contraception ,
- contraceptive device ,
- copyright ,
- corrective ,
- corroborant ,
- counteractant ,
- counteractive ,
- counteragent ,
- counterirritant ,
- countermeasure ,
- counterpoison ,
- covering ,
- crash helmet ,
- cushion ,
- custodial ,
- dashboard ,
- dead weight ,
- decontaminated ,
- defense ,
- defensive ,
- delay ,
- demulcent ,
- detergent ,
- deterrent ,
- detersive ,
- diaphragm ,
- difficulty ,
- discouraging ,
- disinfectant ,
- dodger ,
- drag ,
- drawback ,
- emblematical ,
- emetic ,
- emollient ,
- encumbrance ,
- escort ,
- exemplary ,
- experimental ,
- face mask ,
- faith cure ,
- fardel ,
- febrifuge ,
- fender ,
- forbidding ,
- forestalling ,
- fostering ,
- fuse ,
- galosh ,
- goggles ,
- golosh ,
- good for ,
- governor ,
- guard ,
- guardian ,
- guarding ,
- guardrail ,
- gum elastic ,
- gumshoe ,
- handrail ,
- hard hat ,
- healthy ,
- helmet ,
- hindering ,
- hindrance ,
- hitch ,
- hygienic ,
- hypnotic ,
- ideal ,
- immunizing ,
- impediment ,
- impedimenta ,
- inconvenience ,
- incubus ,
- incumbrance ,
- inoculant ,
- inoculum ,
- insulation ,
- interference ,
- interlock ,
- interposition ,
- intervention ,
- intrauterine device ,
- invigorating ,
- laminated glass ,
- lenitive ,
- lifeline ,
- lightning conductor ,
- lightning rod ,
- load ,
- lumber ,
- mask ,
- medical ,
- medicinal ,
- monitory ,
- mudguard ,
- narcotic ,
- neurotic ,
- nightmare ,
- nose guard ,
- nullifier ,
- nutritious ,
- obstacle ,
- obstruction ,
- obstructive ,
- offset ,
- onus ,
- oral contraceptive ,
- pack ,
- pad ,
- padding ,
- pain-killer ,
- palladium ,
- palliative ,
- paregoric ,
- parental ,
- pasteurized ,
- patent ,
- pencil eraser ,
- pessary ,
- pilot ,
- placebo ,
- precautionary ,
- preclusive ,
- preemptive ,
- preservative ,
- preserving ,
- prevention ,
- preventive medicine ,
- prohibitive ,
- prophylactic device ,
- prophylactically ,
- prophylactics ,
- prophylaxis ,
- protecting ,
- protection ,
- protective umbrella ,
- refuge ,
- remedial ,
- remedy ,
- remora ,
- representative ,
- reproachful ,
- reproving ,
- restorative ,
- retreat ,
- rubber eraser ,
- safeguard ,
- safeguarding ,
- safety glass ,
- safety plug ,
- safety rail ,
- safety valve ,
- salubrious ,
- salutary ,
- sanative ,
- sanitary ,
- screen ,
- screening ,
- seat belt ,
- sedative ,
- serum ,
- sheath ,
- shield ,
- shielding ,
- shin guard ,
- shoe ,
- skid ,
- skin ,
- specific ,
- spermicide ,
- spoke ,
- stay ,
- sterile ,
- sterilized ,
- stimulant ,
- stop ,
- sun helmet ,
- symbolical ,
- tonic ,
- traumatic ,
- tutelary ,
- typical ,
- umbrella ,
- uninfected ,
- vaccine ,
- vermifuge ,
- vigilant ,
- warning ,
- watchful ,
- watchman ,
- wholesome ,
- windscreen ,
- windshield .
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How to use "Prophylactic" in context?
Prophylactic means useful in preventing or reducing the likelihood of a particular event or occurrence. It has various uses in medicine, healthcare and safety. For example, prophylactic antibiotics are prescribed to people to prevent infections or prophylactic surgery is performed to reduce the risk of developing cancer.
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Equivalence
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Adjective
preventative, protective.
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Proper noun, singular
preventative.
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Noun, singular or mass
preventative.
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Adjective
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Independent
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Adjective
preemptive, pro-active.
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Noun, singular or mass
preemptive, preservative, condom.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Adjective
prophylaxis, pre-emptive.
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Proper noun, singular
prophylaxis.
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Noun, singular or mass
prophylaxis.
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Verb, base form
prophylaxis.
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Adjective
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