Prophylactic
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Prophylactic ( adjective )
Preventing the spread of disease.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from greek prophulaktikos, from prophulasso 'to guard in advance', from pro 'before' + phulasso 'to guard'.
Examples:
- The widespread use of prophylactic measures, such as vaccines and antibiotics, has significantly reduced the incidence of many diseases.
- Washing hands frequently is an effective prophylactic measure against many infections.
- Prophylactic measures, such as condoms, can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
- The hospital implemented strict prophylactic measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- Some prophylactic measures, such as mosquito nets and insect repellent, protect against insect-borne diseases.
(As a noun)
Prophylactic ( noun )
Preventing the spread of disease.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from greek prophulaktikos, from prophulasso 'to guard in advance', from pro 'before' + phulasso 'to guard'.
Examples:
- The widespread use of prophylactic measures, such as vaccines and antibiotics, has significantly reduced the incidence of many diseases.
- Washing hands frequently is an effective prophylactic measure against many infections.
- Prophylactic measures, such as condoms, can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
- The hospital implemented strict prophylactic measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- Some prophylactic measures, such as mosquito nets and insect repellent, protect against insect-borne diseases.