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prophylactic

[proh-fuh-lak-tik, prof-uh-] / ˌproʊ fəˈlæk tɪk, ˌprɒf ə- /
ADJECTIVE
protective
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Prophylactic circumcision has become an established medical procedure in many African countries.

From Economist • Jul. 21, 2016

Prophylactic vaccines against well-defined pathogens are a walk in the...”

From Forbes • Aug. 4, 2011

On many Prophylactic toothbrushes has been spread toothpaste made by the Lambert Co.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week a merger was announced between Lambert Co. and Prophylactic Brush Co., on terms of one share of Lambert for two of Prophylactic.

From Time Magazine Archive

Prophylactic Reassurance.—The first point in psychotherapy, then, is to give just as much reassurance as can be given.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)




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