prophylactic
Stops trouble beforehand
Prophylactic means intended to prevent disease or other unwanted outcomes.
A prophylactic measure or treatment guards against something before it happens: Doctors recommended prophylactic antibiotics before the surgery.
As a noun, prophylactic is a somewhat clinical term for a condom.
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- birth controlPreventing conception intentionally
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- IUDImplanted birth control device
- spermicideSubstance destroying reproductive cells
female condom · cervical cap · sponge · barrier method · rubber · latex · protection · family planning
Bacteria-killing medication
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
- antimalarialDrug preventing tropical fever
- preventive treatmentCare to avert illness
- premedicationDrugs before main treatment
preexposure · PrEP · postexposure · anticoagulant · aspirin therapy · statin · antimicrobial · antifungal
Cleaning palms with soap
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
asepsis · decontamination · infection control · gloves · mask · gown · sterile technique · sanitation
Done to prevent harm
- preemptiveActing to forestall
- protectiveServing to guard
- anticipatoryFeeling or showing expectation
- proactiveActing before problems arise
preventative · deterrent · safeguarding · defensive · averting · foresight · prudent · precaution
Protective medical injection
- inoculationInjection conferring disease resistance
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- boosterSomething that increases strength
- shotQuick liquor serving
jab · antibody · immunity · herd immunity · antigen · adjuvant · serum · inactivated
Gap-blocking substance
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- scalingClimbing or resizing
- mouthguardProtective dental insert
nightguard · plaque removal · gum disease · periodontal · oral hygiene · preventive dentistry · tooth decay · cavity prevention
condom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- birth controlPreventing conception intentionally
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- IUDImplanted birth control device
spermicide · female condom · cervical cap · sponge · barrier method · rubber · latex · protection · family planning · safe sex
antibiotic
Bacteria-killing medication
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
- antimalarialDrug preventing tropical fever
- preventive treatmentCare to avert illness
premedication · preexposure · PrEP · postexposure · anticoagulant · aspirin therapy · statin · antimicrobial · antifungal
handwashing
Cleaning palms with soap
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
antiseptic · asepsis · decontamination · infection control · gloves · mask · gown · sterile technique · sanitation · germicidal
precautionary
Done to prevent harm
- preemptiveActing to forestall
- protectiveServing to guard
- anticipatoryFeeling or showing expectation
proactive · preventative · deterrent · safeguarding · defensive · averting · foresight · prudent · precaution · intervention
immunization
Protective medical injection
- inoculationInjection conferring disease resistance
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- boosterSomething that increases strength
shot · jab · antibody · immunity · herd immunity · antigen · adjuvant · serum · inactivated · dose
sealant
Gap-blocking substance
mouthguard · nightguard · plaque removal · gum disease · periodontal · oral hygiene · preventive dentistry · tooth decay · cavity prevention
- Sexual Healthcondoms, birth control, contraception, contraceptives, HIV testing
- contraceptionbirth control, condom, condoms, IUD, diaphragm
- Drug Traitsaddictive, potent, toxic, sedative, narcotic
- pharmacypharmacist, pharmacy, prescription, dispensing, prescriptions
- medical termsdiagnosis, disorder, surgery, disease, illness
- protectantssunscreen, sealant, coating, preservative, finish
prophylacticcausative
Expressing what produces effects
pathogenic · promoting · fostering · facilitating · encouraging
prophylacticcurative
Promoting recovery from illness
therapeutic · remedial · restorative · palliative · corrective
prophylacticexposed
Out in open
vulnerable · unguarded · unshielded · defenseless · risky