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preventive::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, 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 |
preventive::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | preventative, prophylactic |
| Type of | curative, cure, therapeutic, remedy |
preventive::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative |
| Type of | obstructor, impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction |
| Has types | speed bump, clog |
preventive::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | preventative, prophylactic |
preventive medicine.
preventive::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | preventative |
| Derivation | prevent |
Examples of preventive
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Everson has been sentenced to preventive detention in the High Court at Rotorua.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Many patients are prescribed the anticoagulant warfarin as a preventive measure.
From the sciencedaily.com
The people of Africa and their leaders should demand these preventive tools now.
From the economist.com
Her amendment also spelled out that preventive services don't include abortions.
From the bloomberg.com
A preventive mastectomy doesn't guarantee that she won't develop ovarian cancer.
From the cnn.com
Your health shows benefits of a recently introduced preventive-medicine routine.
From the sacbee.com
Just remember to do something preventive, or another critter may take its place.
From the denverpost.com
In the meantime, they must decide whether to hold the men in preventive custody.
From the guardian.co.uk
Those who know they carry the mutation sometimes choose preventive mastectomies.
From the nytimes.com
- Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
- Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
- Hindrance: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
- Tending to prevent or hinder
- Contraceptive: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
- (prevention) the act of preventing; "there was no bar against leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza"
- (Prevention (album)) Prevention is the critically acclaimed second studio album by Scottish band De Rosa, released March 2, 2009 through Chemikal Underground and Gargleblast Records. ...
- (Prevention (hazards)) Emergency management (or disaster management) is the discipline of dealing with and avoiding risks. It is a discipline that involves preparing for disaster before it occurs, disaster response (e.g., emergency evacuation, quarantine, mass decontamination, etc. ...
- (Prevention (magazine)) Prevention is an American healthy lifestyle magazine, started in 1950, and published by Rodale Press in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The range of subjects includes food, nutrition, workouts, beauty, cooking, and more. It was founded by J. I. Rodale. ...
