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preventative

noun as in safeguard

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She also explained at the time she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy and hoping to make a full recovery.

"They say that sport doesn't build character, it shows character, and his default is to revert to preventative methods rather than trying to keep it within the bounds of fairness," Hill added.

From BBC

Or will it become preventative to stop people becoming obese?

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Being a previvor often means visiting the doctor a lot more than normal, especially if you’re opting for screening over preventative surgeries.

From Salon

He also noted she has a family history of colon cancer and suffers from allergies - going on to say she keeps up recommended preventative care, including having colonoscopy and annual mammograms.

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

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