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preventive medicine

NOUN
contraceptive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
condom diaphragm hormone pill
STRONG
IUD armor coil foam jelly loop preventative prophylactic ring rubber safety shield sponge
WEAK
barrier method intrauterine device planned parenthood rhythm method spermicidal cream vaginal suppository
NOUN
health care
Synonyms
WEAK
health maintenance health protection medical management wellness program
NOUN
hygiene
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sanitation
STRONG
hygienics regimen wholesomeness
WEAK
healthful living public health salutariness
Antonyms
WEAK
dirtiness filth foulness

Example Sentences

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"The reason preventive medicine doesn't work right now is because you don't want to go to the doctor all the time to get things tested," says Ramses Alcaide, co-founder and CEO of startup Neurable.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

The California-based entrepreneur told Slate she founded Loyal because she was motivated by one question: What if we could develop a preventive medicine for seemingly unrelated age-associated diseases?

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2025

These approaches align with our work as suicide prevention and preventive medicine researchers, where we study topics at the intersection of race, mental health and physical health promotion.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2024

In addition to diagnostics, the NanoGripper could have applications in preventive medicine by blocking viruses from entering and infecting cells, Wang said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024

In a swift and decisive practice of preventive medicine, Dr. Snow removed the handle from the pump.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.