How to Spell Prophylactically?

pro·phy·lac·tic
Acting to defend against or prevent something, especially disease; protective.

What does prophylactically mean?

1 : guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection prophylactic therapy. 2 : tending to prevent or ward off : preventive. Other Words from prophylactic. prophylactically \ -​ti-​k(ə-​)lē \ adverb. prophylactic.

Are condoms called prophylactic?

The word prophylactic means a protective measure against disease. This describes the condom's primary purpose: to stop the spread of disease-causing bacteria. We often still refer to condoms as prophylactics.

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