noun
- medicines or treatments used to prevent disease
- contraceptive devices, especially condoms
Usage: medical; formal
Usage: medical; euphemistic
Examples
- The doctor prescribed prophylactics to prevent malaria during their trip.
- Vaccines are important prophylactics against infectious diseases.
- The clinic distributed prophylactics to reduce the spread of illness.
- Travelers should take prophylactics before visiting tropical regions.
- The pharmacy stocks various prophylactics for disease prevention.
- Public health campaigns promote the use of prophylactics.
- Medical professionals recommend prophylactics for high-risk patients.