prophylactic device
ˌproʊfəˈlæktɪk dɪˈvaɪs
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Definition of prophylactic device - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
contraceptionTECH.device used to prevent pregnancy or diseaseTECH.
  • Condoms are a common prophylactic device.
birth control contraceptive preventive
2.
disease preventionTECH.object designed to stop the spread of infectionsTECH.
  • Face masks can act as a prophylactic device during flu season.
barrier contraceptive preventive
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Expressions with prophylactic

prophylactic treatmentn.
medical care given to stop a disease before it starts
Doctors recommended prophylactic treatment for people exposed to the virus.

Expressions with device

cleaning devicen.
tool or machine for removing dirt or dust
The vacuum cleaner is a popular cleaning device.
electronic devicen.
gadget with electronic components
The electronic device stopped working after it got wet.
exercise devicen.
equipment designed for physical activity and fitness
The gym has a new exercise device for cardio workouts.
measuring devicen.
instrument used to determine size, amount, or degree
The ruler is a simple measuring device.
memory devicen.
technique to help remember information
Using acronyms is a common memory device for students.
smart devicen.
electronic item that can process data and connect to networks
Her smart device tracks sleep and sends alerts.
recording devicen.
machine that captures sound, images, or data for later use
The interview was saved using a digital recording device.
towing devicen.
piece of equipment used to pull or drag another vehicle or load
The truck's towing device can handle very heavy trailers.
birth control devicen.
device used to prevent pregnancy
She opted for a birth control device to avoid pregnancy.
electrical devicen.
apparatus powered by electrical energy
She bought a new electrical device for the kitchen.

Terms related to prophylactic device

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
barriercontraceptiondevicehealthmethodpreventionprotectionsafetydefenseguardhygieneprecaution

Examples of prophylactic device in a sentence

  • A prophylactic device can help prevent infections.
  • Condoms are a common prophylactic device.
  • Vaccines serve as a prophylactic device against diseases.

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  1. French:dispositif prophylactique, ...
  2. German:Verhütungsmittel, prophylaktisches Mittel, ...
  3. Italian:dispositivo profilattico, ...
  4. Spanish:dispositivo profiláctico, ...
  5. Portuguese:dispositivo profilático, ...
  6. Chinese:预防装置, 防护设备, ...
  7. Japanese:避妊具, 予防器具, ...
  8. Arabic:وَسِيلَة مَنْع حَمْل, جِهَاز وِقَائِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶמְצָעֵי מְנִיעָה, מַכְשִׁיר מוֹנֵעַ, ...
  10. Russian:контрацептивное средство, защитное устройство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:засіб контрацепції, засіб профілактики, ...
  12. Hindi:गर्भनिरोधक उपकरण, रोगनिरोधक उपकरण, ...
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