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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"These results demonstrate the benefit of intensive lowering cholesterol earlier and should change how we think about the prevention of heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease in patients without known significant atherosclerosis."
From Science Daily
"Shifting the paradigm toward proactive prevention strategies earlier in life can meaningfully change the trajectory of cardiovascular disease and lead to better health outcomes for people decades later," says Seth Martin, M.D.,
From Science Daily
This period offers an important window for prevention and early support.
From Science Daily
Spacey and Clinton were travelling on a humanitarian trip to promote Aids prevention.
From BBC
Investors have largely been focused on Gilead’s HIV drug portfolio, which includes its blockbuster treatment Biktarvy and prevention drugs that have an outsize contribution to the company’s top line.
From Barron's
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