How do you pronounce prophylactic?

prophylactic is pronounced as /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/.

🛡️prophylactic

adjective

/ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective

The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.

preventive, protective, precautionary, defensive, safeguarding

curative, therapeutic, harmful

prophylactic measure, prophylactic treatment, prophylactic use, prophylactic medicine

very bad or unpleasant

having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.

Characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors.