A medical remedy for protecting the body, or an antidote, against a harmful substance, especially a poison or venom (specifically, that of a snake); an alexipharmic, an antidote.
Of or pertaining to an alexipharmac; also, acting as an alexipharmac by protecting against or warding off the ill effects of a harmful substance, especially a poison or venom; alexipharmic.
A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.
A prophylactic condom.
Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease or pregnancy