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prevention

[pri-ven-shuhn]

noun

  1. the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.

  2. a preventive.

    This serum is a prevention against disease.



prevention

/ ɪˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. the act of preventing

  2. a hindrance, obstacle, or impediment

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nonprevention noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of prevention1

1520–30; < Late Latin 𱹱Գپō- (stem of 𱹱Գپō ) a forestalling. See prevent, -ion
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If poo pills are proven to work against superbugs in larger studies then the researchers think they could be used for both treatment and prevention in people at risk.

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The convergence of AI with advances in biomedical data — such as genomics, microbiome analysis and digital health monitoring — create a transformative force that can radically improve disease prediction, prevention and personalized care, Topol told me.

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No threat prevention experience is listed in his employment history.

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It called for the protection of federal funding dedicated to LGBTQ+ suicide prevention measures.

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“Alongside our crime prevention efforts, the department continues to address the challenges associated with the unhoused population through a compassionate and balanced approach,” the statement read.

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