Difference between Protective and Prophylactic

PROTECTIVE vs PROPHYLACTIC: NOUN

Something that protects.
That which protects; something adapted to afford protection.
In surgery, carbolized oiled silk applied over wounds for the exclusion of pathogenic bacteria.
A condom.

Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.
Specifically, a prophylactic condom.
Same as prophylaxis.
Anything, as a medicine, which defends against disease; a preventive of disease.
A contraceptive device, especially a condom.
A prophylactic agent, device, or measure, such as a vaccine or drug.
Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.

Showing a care
Adapted or intended to afford protection.
Coloring which serves for the concealment and preservation of a living organism. Cf. Mimicry.
A tariff designed to secure protection (see Protection, 4.), as distinguished from a tariff designed to raise revenue. See Tariff, and Protection, 4.
Serving, intended or wishing to protect.
(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
Showing care
Intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

In medicine, preventive; defending from disease: as, prophylactic doses of quinine.

Preserving, Defensive, Preservative, Custodial, Careful, Caring, Contraceptive, Covering, Guardian, Antifouling, Restrictive, Overprotective, Preventive, Prophylactic, Shielding

Precautionary, Prevention, Chemoprophylaxis, Prophylaxis, Antifertility, Rubber, Healthful, Safety, Cautionary, Safe, Condom, Protective, Contraceptive, Preventive, Preventative

Evasive, Preserving, Defensive, Preservative, Custodial, Careful, Caring, Contraceptive, Guardian, Antifouling, Restrictive, Overprotective, Preventive, Prophylactic, Shielding

Precautionary, Prevention, Chemoprophylaxis, Prophylaxis, Antifertility, Rubber, Healthful, Safety, Cautionary, Safe, Condom, Protective, Contraceptive, Preventive, Preventative

Child Protective Services All states also have child protective services agencies that look into reports of abuse or neglect.
Child protective proceedings were initiated by the local public child protective agency in virtually all of the cases.
Protective Advances, Swingline Loans and Overadvances Protective Advances.
Doggers must also wear protective clothing, which may include hard hats, protective boots, safety glasses, ear protection and high visibility clothing.
Recommended personal protective equipment: respiratory protection, gloves, eye protection, coveralls, shoe covers, and protective sleeves.
Protective clothing is used in conjunction with respiratory protective devised to prevent skin contact and inhalation of pesticides.
When using compressed air for cleaning, do employees wear protective chip guarding and personal protective equipment?
PROTECTIVE CUSTODYBefore taking any child into protective custody, the officer should make reasonable attempts tocontact CPS.
Protective, protect being the root word of protective.
This protective measure is also known as protective insulation.

Ginnie, I have no information on prophylactic use.
Vaccines were administrated using prophylactic or therapeutic strategies.
The investigation discusses predisposing factors and prophylactic measures.
RCT of prophylactic oxygen therapy during SCD pregnancies.
How should maintenance or prophylactic treatment be approached?
No patient with ovarian cancer underwent prophylactic mastectomy.
Nobody mentioned iron tablets administered for prophylactic purposes.
Are prophylactic antibiotics necessary with clean intermittent catheterization?
Patients should be encouraged to take prophylactic naps.
Selecting an appropriate prophylactic antibiotic agent: reduce surgical site infections with appropriate prophylactic antibiotic use.