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How to pronounce “prophylactic”
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Pronunciation guide for prophylactic
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of prophylactic with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- A new class of drug that could prevent depression and PTSD
he didn't just discover a prophylactic for a disease,
- Definition summary
- A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce prophylactic
A new class of drug that could prevent depression and PTSD
he didn't just discover a prophylactic for a disease,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “prophylactic”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
- (figuratively) Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.
- [Adjective]
- Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease or pregnancy
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