prophylactic - Meaning in Bengali

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prophylactic - Meaning in Bengali

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Definitions and Meaning of prophylactic in English

prophylactic adjective

1. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

   Synonyms

   preventative, preventive, preventive

   নিবারক

   Examples

   • "a prophylactic drug"
   • "preventive medicine"
   • "vaccines are prophylactic"
2. warding off

   Synonyms

   cautionary

   Example

   • "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"
3. capable of preventing conception or impregnation

   Synonyms

   antifertility, contraceptive

   Example

   • "contraceptive devices and medications"

prophylactic noun

1. contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

   Synonyms

   condom, rubber, safe, safety

2. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

   Synonyms

   preventative, preventive, preventive

   Example

   • "the doctor recommended several preventatives"

Description

Preventive healthcare, or prophylaxis, is the application of healthcare measures to prevent diseases. Disease and disability are affected by environmental factors, genetic predisposition, disease agents, and lifestyle choices, and are dynamic processes that begin before individuals realize they are affected. Disease prevention relies on anticipatory actions that can be categorized as primal, primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Also see "Preventive healthcare" on Wikipedia

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