prophylactic
adj 1 : guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection < therapy> 2 : tending to prevent or ward off : PREVENTIVE pro*phy*lac*ti*cal*ly adv , n : something (as a medicinal preparation) that is prophylactic : esp : a device and esp. a condom for preventing venereal infection or conception .
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