질병이나 특정 상태의 발생을 막기 위한
intended to prevent disease or a specific medical condition
예문:
"The dentist recommended a prophylactic cleaning to prevent gum disease."
"Prophylactic antibiotics are often administered before major surgery to reduce infection risk."
질병을 예방하기 위해 사용하는 약제나 조치
a medicine, treatment, or course of action used to prevent disease
예문:
"Regular exercise is considered a powerful prophylactic against heart disease."
"The government distributed vitamin supplements as a prophylactic during the flu season."
임신이나 감염을 막기 위해 사용하는 피임 기구(주로 콘돔)
a contraceptive device, typically a condom, used to prevent pregnancy or infection
예문:
"The health clinic provides free prophylactics to encourage safe sex among students."
"He made sure to carry a prophylactic in his wallet."