History
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Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
antiseptic

(of) a chemical substance able to prevent disease, especially by destroying germs

completely clean, uncontaminated; decontaminating

condom

an elastic covering (to be) worn over the penis during sexual intercourse, used to prevent conception or passing on sexually transmitted diseases

birth control

contraceptive

(of) a device or drug used to prevent conception

birth control method

disinfectant

a chemical substance used to disinfect

healing

hormone

a kind of substance that passes into the blood and encourages physical development etc

birth control method

medical

of, concerning, the treatment of disease; of the use of medicines (contrasted with surgery); an examination of the body to check health

healing

pathological

of the nature of disease; caused by an uncontrolled desire

healing

sanitary

clean; free from any dirt that might cause disease; of, concerned with, the protection of (public) health

clean, germ-free

PROPHYLACTIC as in Wiktionary
PROPHYLACTIC as in Wikipedia