profiláctico

Definitions of profiláctico
  1. noun
    remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
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    type of:
    remedio
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
  2. noun
    contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
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    type of:
    anticonceptivo, contraceptivo, medida preventiva
    an agent or device intended to prevent conception
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