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preventive treatment

[/prɪˈventɪv ˈtriːtmənt/]
nounpl: preventive treatments
tratamento preventivo
1. Medical care or therapy administered to prevent the onset of disease or condition rather than to treat an existing illness
Fluoride application is a preventive treatment to avoid tooth decay.
A aplicação de flúor é um tratamento preventivo para evitar cáries dentárias.
2. Proactive healthcare measures taken before symptoms appear
The doctor recommended preventive treatment including regular exercise and a balanced diet.
O médico recomendou tratamento preventivo incluindo exercício regular e uma dieta equilibrada.
Synonyms
preventative treatmentprophylactic treatmentpreventive carepreventive medicine
Antonyms
curative treatmenttherapeutic treatmentsymptomatic treatment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tratamento preventivo
standard usage in medical contexts
São Paulo
tratamento preventivo
common in healthcare and dental clinics
Portugal
tratamento preventivo
standard in Portuguese healthcare system

Related Idioms & Phrases

an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
prevention is better than cure
prevention-focused approach
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