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preventative treatment
[prɪˈvɛntətɪv ˈtriːtmənt]
noun
pl: preventative treatments
tratamento preventivo
1.
Medical care or therapy administered to prevent the onset or progression of disease before symptoms appear
Fluoride is a preventative treatment used to protect teeth from decay.
Flúor é um tratamento preventivo usado para proteger os dentes da cárie.
2.
Any therapeutic intervention designed to stop or reduce the likelihood of a condition developing
Regular exercise is considered preventative treatment for cardiovascular disease.
O exercício regular é considerado um tratamento preventivo para doenças cardiovasculares.
Synonyms
preventive treatment
prophylactic treatment
preventive care
prophylaxis
Antonyms
curative treatment
therapeutic treatment
palliative care
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tratamento preventivo
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tratamento preventivo
standard medical terminology
Rio de Janeiro
tratamento preventivo
standard medical terminology
Portugal
tratamento preventivo
standard European Portuguese medical term; 'profilaxia' also used in clinical contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
prevention is better than cure
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
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