How to use "prophylactic" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "prophylactic" in popular movie and book plots

• Despite the prophylactic given to them by David (designed by dr Avery), he submits to the test.  - Isaac Asimov's Robot City: Refuge
• In an effort to avoid these risks, Maggie had an elective prophylactic double-mastectomy.  - It's a Wonderful Lie (House)

Meaning of "prophylactic" in English

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Meaning of "prophylactic" in Hindi

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