| English noun: prophylactic device | 
| 1. | prophylactic device (artifact) an agent or device intended to prevent conception | 
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 | Synonyms | birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive | 
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 | Broader (hypernym) | device | 
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 | 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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