Defn: Enunciative. [R.]
PROPHRAGMA
Pro*phrag"ma, n.; pl. Prophragmata. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An internal dorsal chitinous process between the first two divisions of the thorax of insects.
PROPHYLACTIC
Proph`y*lac"tic, n. Etym: [Cf. F. prophylactique.] (Med.)
Defn: A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
PROPHYLACTIC; PROPHYLACTICAL
Proph`y*lac"tic, Proph`y*lac"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. prophylactique.]
(Med.)
Defn: Defending or preserving from disease; preventive. Coxe.
PROPHYLAXIS
Proph`y*lax"is, n. Etym: [NL. See Prophylactic.] (Med.)
Defn: The art of preserving from, or of preventing, disease; the observance of the rules necessary for the preservation of health; preservative or preventive treatment.
PROPICE
Pro*pice", a. Etym: [OE., fr. F. propice, See Propitious.]