preventive medicine
Americannoun
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the branch of medical science that deals with prevention of disease.
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a medication or other agent used for prophylaxis.
Etymology
Origin of preventive medicine
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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"It is a lot about preventive medicine just now because there are limited medical supplies in space but with commercial flights, there could be a higher medical risk."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
She co-authored the paper with Jason Carbone, assistant professor of public health and preventive medicine and of family medicine at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University.
From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026
Many concierge practices promote preventive medicine as a membership benefit.
From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025
The California-based entrepreneur told Slate she founded Loyal because she was motivated by one question: What if we could develop a preventive medicine for seemingly unrelated age-associated diseases?
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2025
In a swift and decisive practice of preventive medicine, Dr. Snow removed the handle from the pump.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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