protective
Example Sentences
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“I was wearing the protective gear of an ice hockey player that we rented in Cortina,” he once told American Cinematographer magazine.
The discovery could help scientists design new bio-inspired materials for airplanes, protective gear, and medical uses, while also offering insight into neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily
Multiple sclerosis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the protective layer surrounding nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord.
From Science Daily
These protective Treg cells are more commonly found in healthy tissue near the tumor.
From Science Daily
Wildlife authorities say they have been considering measures to reduce the human-animal conflicts, including building protective fences near wildlife areas.
From BBC
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