An agent that prevents or protects against a disease or condition.
Something that guards from or prevents disease.
Operating to ward off or protect against a disease.
Preventive of disease or infection.
Warding off disease.
A substance which helps to prevent the development of a disease.
Preventing the spread of disease, as a prophylactic agent. N. agent that prevents disease; often used colloq for condom.
A drug, procedure, or device used to prevent disease. The term prophylactic is also used to refer to a condom.
An agent that prevents the development of a condition or disease. An example is glyceryl trinitrate, which is used to prevent attacks of angina.
Any agent or regimen that contributes to the prevention of infection and disease.
Relating to medications or alternative therapies administered with the intention of averting disease.
A medication, method, or device employed for the prevention of illness. The term is also commonly used to refer to a condom.
Related to prevention; any substance or method that wards off disease.