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What is the adjective for prophylactic?

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prophylactic
  1. Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease.
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  3. Examples:
    1. Prophylactic treatment strategies were developed to assist the practitioner in selecting a prophylactic drug for specific clinical situations.”
      “Hence, one must always view it with suspicion and take prophylactic measures accordingly.”
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