prevention
Americannoun
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the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.
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a preventive.
This serum is a prevention against disease.
noun
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the act of preventing
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a hindrance, obstacle, or impediment
Other Word Forms
- nonprevention noun
Etymology
Origin of prevention
1520–30; < Late Latin praeventiōn- (stem of praeventiō ) a forestalling. See prevent, -ion
Example Sentences
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The Watchman device for stroke prevention is also anticipated to continue its double-digit growth, driven by coming clinical data and expanded indications.
From Barron's
Epidemiologists and academics have warned that possible cuts in federal funding to outreach and prevention programs could hinder this progress.
The number of people having strokes could rise over the next decade if the "postcode lottery" of prevention and care in Wales is not fixed, the Stroke Association has warned.
From BBC
These bond authorizations create obligations to repay borrowing for priorities as wide-ranging as health facilities, water infrastructure and wildfire prevention.
From Los Angeles Times
"The treatment and prevention of elevated BMI and high blood pressure represent an unexploited opportunity for dementia prevention."
From Science Daily
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