Phylactic

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪˈɫæktɪk/

Phylactic (adjective)

  1. Related to protecting against disease or infection.

Examples

  • The phylactic measures reduced the spread of the virus.
  • Phylactic strategies are essential in controlling outbreaks.

Common collocations: phylactic measures, phylactic strategies, phylactic approach

Synonyms of Phylactic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Phylactic

  • describing susceptibility to harm