prophylactic - noun

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

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

prophylactic - adjective

• capable of preventing conception or impregnation
• warding off
• preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

prophylactic - thesaurus

antifertility   cautionary   condom   contraceptive   preventative   preventive   rubber   safe   safety