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prophylactics

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Fromm took courses in rubber chemistry and came up with the idea to apply the knowledge to prophylactics.

As Prophylactics (preventives) of the fever, Macrotin, Bell.

These two medicines serve as prophylactics (preventives) of Cholera.

Gestures, too, often intentionally obscene, were regarded as prophylactics on meeting the dreaded individual.

Prophylactics are remedies employed to prevent the attack of any particular disease, such as quinine, &c.

The almost universal dependence upon amulets, as prophylactics or healing agencies, originated through popular ignorance and fear.

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On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to prophylactics, such as: contraceptive, johnny, prophylactic, protection, raincoat, and rubber.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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