What is another word for prophylactic?
Pronunciation:
[ pɹˌɒfɪlˈaktɪk], [ pɹˌɒfɪlˈaktɪk], [ p_ɹ_ˌɒ_f_ɪ_l_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_k]
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.
Paraphrases for Prophylactic:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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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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