Definition of prophylactic
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
2
: tending to prevent or ward off : preventive
prophylactic
nounDefinition of prophylactic (Entry 2 of 2)
: something prophylactic
especially
: a device and especially a condom for preventing venereal infection or conception
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The first known use of prophylactic was in 1574
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