Prophylactic

Synonyms of prophylactic

• preventive
• protective
• preventative

Antonyms of prophylactic

• remedial
• curative
• therapeutic

Collocations of prophylactic

prophylactic measures

Frequency: 80 %

The government implemented prophylactic measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

prophylactic treatment

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor prescribed prophylactic treatment to reduce the risk of infection.

prophylactic use

Frequency: 60 %

The prophylactic use of sunscreen can help prevent skin cancer.

prophylactic medication

Frequency: 50 %

She took prophylactic medication before traveling to the malaria-prone region.

prophylactic approach

Frequency: 45 %

The company adopted a prophylactic approach to cybersecurity to prevent data breaches.

Idiomatic Expressions for prophylactic

• Phrase: prophylactic treatment
  Meaning: a preventive medical treatment or medication used to avoid the development of a disease
  Usage: The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to reduce the risk of infection.