prevention

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(pri-ven′shŏn)

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The anticipation of harm, disease, or injury and the measures taken to block their effects.
SEE: preventive nursing; SEE: preventive medicine

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(pri-ven′shŏn)

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The anticipation of harm, disease, or injury and the measures taken to block their effects.
SEE: preventive nursing; SEE: preventive medicine

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