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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"Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for young women and prevention is the best way to change this," she told BBC Radio Manchester.
From BBC
Dr. Andrew Mason, lead author said: "This finding could help shape future prevention strategies, highlighting the importance of managing blood sugar not just overall, but specifically after meals."
From Science Daily
Their goal was to assess both the effectiveness and safety of starting statin therapy for primary prevention.
From Science Daily
Dorian said island lifestyle was key to the goal of prevention.
From BBC
These significant public health advances result from years of public investment in research, early detection and prevention, and improved cancer treatment, according to the report.
From Los Angeles Times
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