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preventative [n][en]
 
1)an agent or device intended to prevent conception
    Synonyms :birth_control_device contraceptive contraceptive_device preventive prophylactic_device dispositivo_de_controle_de_natalidade dispositivo_anticoncepcional dispositivo_profilático dispositivo_de_control_de_la_natalidad устройство_контроля_над_рождаемостью 生育控制装置 dispositivo_anticonceptivo контрацепция противозачаточные_устройства 避孕 宫内节育器 dispositivo_de_profilaxis профилактических_устройств 预防 预防性设备 피임 dispositivo_di_controllo_delle_nascite dispositif_de_contrôle_des_naissances geburt_steuergerät 출산_제어_장치 出生制御装置 dispositivo_contraccettivo dispositif_contraceptif 피임_장치 避妊具 予防 予防装置 profilattica_del_dispositivo prophylaktische_gerät prophylactiques_périphérique 예방 prophylactic_장치 
    See Also: device  cervical_cap  coil  condom  contraceptive_diaphragm  intrauterine_device  morning-after_pill  anovulant  spermatocide 
 
2)any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
    Synonyms :encumbrance hindrance hitch incumbrance interference preventive engate oneração impedimento estorvo interferência gravamen обременение 累赘 enganche estorbo interferencia помеха фаркоп обуза 顺利 вмешательство 产权负担 预防 ingombro störungen embarras 장애 방해물 障害 係累 ヒッチ 干渉 予防 ostacolo interferenze hindernis haken entrave attelage interférences 방해 간섭 예방 
    See Also: impediment  hinder  clog  speed_bump 
 
3)remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
    Synonyms :preventive prophylactic 预防 予防 예방 
    See Also: curative 
 



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