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How to say: prophylactic

Spelling: Prophylactic Syllables  prophylactic
US accent
/pɹˌɑːfɪlˈæktɪk/
UK accent
/pɹˌɒfɪlˈaktɪk/
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Definition

Definition — remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

e.g. “the doctor recommended several preventatives”

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