remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; the doctor recommended several preventatives

[ Syn: preventive , preventative ]

contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

[ Syn: condom , rubber , safety , safe ]

capable of preventing conception or impregnation; contraceptive devices and medications

[ Syn: contraceptive , antifertility ]

warding off; the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples- Victor Schultze

[ Syn: cautionary ]

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; preventive medicine; vaccines are prophylactic; a prophylactic drug

[ Syn: preventive , preventative ]