PREVENTATIVE
\pɹɪvˈɛntətˌɪv], \pɹɪvˈɛntətˌɪv], \p_ɹ_ɪ_v_ˈɛ_n_t_ə_t_ˌɪ_v]\
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any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
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preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
By Princeton University
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any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
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preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive.
By Oddity Software
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