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.
Doktor menetapkan antibiotik profilaksis untuk mencegah jangkitan.
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Wearing a mask can be a prophylactic measure against airborne diseases.
Memakai topeng boleh menjadi langkah profilaksis terhadap penyakit bawaan udara.
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preventiveprecautionaryprotectivedefensivesafeguarding
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profilaksis, ubat pencegahan

a medicine or treatment designed to prevent disease

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He takes a daily prophylactic against malaria.
Dia mengambil 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, pencegah kehamilan

a condom

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Always use a prophylactic to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
Sentiasa gunakan kondom untuk mencegah jangkitan seksual.
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He carried a prophylactic in his wallet.
Dia membawa kondom dalam dompetnya.
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condomrubbersafe