preventive Definition

preventative, prophylactic, preemptive, protective, precautionary, deterrent, contraceptive, healthful, preclusive, prohibitory, cautionary, prohibitive, thwarting, obstructive, hindrance, blockading, impeding, obviating, hindering, interference, encumbrance, birth control device, contraceptive device, frustrative, incumbrance, precautional, prophylactic device, clogging, frustrating, hitch, prevention, prophylaxis, proactive, preparedness, preventable, precautious, precaution, remedial, preventing, safeguard, anticipatory, prevent, dissuasive, interdiction, prudential, avoidance, forestall, defensive, custody, restraint, pretrial, pending, control, remand, interim, provisional, defense, wariness, preliminary, trial, prior, reserves, reserve, anti-drug, forward-looking, pre-emptive, pro-active, unpredep, contingent, curative, corrective, outpatient, wellness, diagnostic, rehabilitative, dental, mitigative, medical, antiviral, restorative, epidemiological, prophylactical, effective, palliative, systematic, behavioral, promotive, nontherapeutic, chlamydial, periodontal, uninsured, cardiologic, gynaecologic, drugless, prenatal, antidiarrheal, psychopharmacological, adjunctive, antenatal, antipyretic,