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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prophylactic

/prəˈfɪlæktɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does prophylactic mean?

adjective

Providing or intended to prevent or protect against disease or infection, especially before it occurs. Used to prevent or reduce the risk of a particular problem or situation.

Example

"The doctor recommended a prophylactic treatment to prevent the spread of the virus."

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