prophylactic

US /ˌproʊ.fɪˈlæk.tɪk/
UK /ˌproʊ.fɪˈlæk.tɪk/
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profilaksis, pencegahan

intended to prevent disease

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The doctor prescribed a prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infection.
Dokter meresepkan antibiotik profilaksis untuk mencegah infeksi.
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Wearing a mask can be a prophylactic measure against airborne diseases.
Mengenakan masker bisa menjadi tindakan profilaksis terhadap penyakit yang ditularkan melalui udara.
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profilaksis, obat pencegahan

a medicine or treatment designed to prevent disease

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He takes a daily prophylactic against malaria.
Dia minum profilaksis harian untuk mencegah malaria.
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The vaccine acts as a powerful prophylactic.
Vaksin bertindak sebagai profilaksis yang kuat.
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preventiveprecautionsafeguardimmunization
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kondom, alat kontrasepsi

a condom

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Always use a prophylactic to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
Selalu gunakan kondom untuk mencegah infeksi menular seksual.
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He carried a prophylactic in his wallet.
Dia membawa kondom di dompetnya.
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