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English noun: prophylactic device

1. prophylactic device (artifact) an agent or device intended to prevent conception


Synonymsbirth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive


Broader (hypernym)device


Narrower (hyponym)anovulant, anovulatory drug, birth control pill, cervical cap, coil, condom, contraceptive diaphragm, contraceptive pill, diaphragm, intrauterine device, IUD, morning-after pill, oral contraceptive, oral contraceptive pill, pessary, pill, prophylactic, rubber, safe, safety, spermatocide, spermicide









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