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preventative::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventive, prophylactic device |
| Type of | device |
| Has types | pill, prophylactic, safe, rubber, coil, condom, contraceptive diaphragm, contraceptive pill, spermatocide, safety, diaphragm, anovulatory drug, birth control pill, intrauterine device, iud, morning-after pill, cervical cap, spermicide, anovulant, oral contraceptive, pessary, oral contraceptive pill |
preventative::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | preventive, prophylactic |
| Type of | curative, cure, therapeutic, remedy |
the doctor recommended several preventatives.
preventative::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventive |
| Type of | obstructor, impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction |
| Has types | speed bump, clog |
preventative::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | preventive, prophylactic |
preventative::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | preventive |
| Derivation | prevent |
Examples of preventative
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An emphasis will be placed on preventative health through UPMC patient liaisons.
From the post-gazette.com
Thank Goodness for good people like Dr. Greg Yesensky for his preventative care.
From the latimes.com
He will not need surgery and it is merely a preventative measure, the team said.
From the kentucky.com
Preventative maintenance is taking care of yourself to help prevent a breakdown.
From the thestate.com
We pioneered the idea of providing preventative care during a show's entire run.
From the washingtonpost.com
Performs repairs, troubleshoots systems, and completes preventative maintenance.
From the jobview.monster.com
The center also provides preventative services, routine exams and immunizations.
From the stltoday.com
Is it a good idea for health insurance to pay more for preventative health costs?
From the orlandosentinel.com
Others limit areas of coverage, such as preventative services and chemotherapy.
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- Preventive: tending to prevent or hinder
- Preventive: remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
- Hindrance: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
- Contraceptive: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
- A drug, vaccine, etc., for preventing disease
- Procedures performed to prevent tooth decay and gum disease such as exams, x-rays, and cleanings.
