Preventive

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NOUN

preventative, prophylactic

remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventative, encumbrance

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

contraceptive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device

an agent or device intended to prevent conception

ADJ

preventative, prophylactic

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

preventative

tending to prevent or hinder

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