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Preventive

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Definitions for Preventive

noun
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Synonyms
preventative prophylactic
Examples
  1. the doctor recommended several preventatives
noun
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Synonyms
hindrance hinderance hitch preventative encumbrance incumbrance interference
noun
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Synonyms
contraceptive preventative contraceptive device prophylactic device birth control device
adjective
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Synonyms
preventative prophylactic
Examples
  1. preventive medicine
  2. vaccines are prophylactic
  3. a prophylactic drug
adjective
tending to prevent or hinder
Synonyms
preventative

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