PREVENTIVE

• (noun) an agent or device intended to prevent conception

  synonyms : birth control device , contraceptive , contraceptive device , preventative , prophylactic device

• (noun) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

  synonyms : encumbrance , hinderance , hindrance , hitch , incumbrance , interference , preventative

• (noun) remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

  "the doctor recommended several preventatives"

  synonyms : preventative , prophylactic

  Dr. Gupta recommended a prophylactic that would reduce the occurrence of seizures. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) tending to prevent or hinder

  synonyms : preventative

• (adj.) preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

  "preventive medicine", "vaccines are prophylactic", "a prophylactic drug"

  synonyms : preventative , prophylactic

  The doctor believed that the medicine’s prophylactic properties would help combat the spread of cancer. -added by naila_inlas

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