Prophylactic
Pronunciation : Proph`y*lac"tic
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. prophylactique.] (Med.)
Definition : Defn: A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Proph`y*lac"tic, Proph`y*lac"tic*al
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Gr. prophylactique.] (Med.)
Definition : Defn: Defending or preserving from disease; preventive. Coxe.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913