(ת') מונע מחלה

(ש"ע) אמצעי-מניעה

adj. preventative of disease

n. means of prevention

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Noun
1. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
(synonym) preventive, preventative
(hypernym) remedy, curative, cure
2. contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
(synonym) condom, rubber, safety, safe
(hypernym) contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device

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Adjective
1. capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"
(synonym) contraceptive, antifertility
(similar) protective
2. tending to ward off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
(synonym) cautionary, preventive
(similar) protective
3. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
(synonym) preventive, preventative
(similar) healthful

příd.jm. preventivní

n. prevence

Przym. zapobiegawczy

Rzecz. środek zapobiegawczy; leczenie zapobiegawcze

(n.)
A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
  

(a.)
Alt. of Prophylactical