1. intended to prevent disease or other unwanted conditions
Usage: medical

1. a medicine or treatment designed to prevent disease
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor prescribed prophylactic antibiotics before the surgery.
• Vaccination is an important prophylactic measure against infectious diseases.
• The team took prophylactic steps to prevent equipment failure.
• Regular exercise serves as a prophylactic against heart disease.
• The prophylactic was administered to all travelers visiting the malaria zone.
• Prophylactic treatment can reduce the risk of complications.
• The hospital implemented prophylactic protocols to prevent infections.