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1. preventive

adjective. ['prɪˈvɛntɪv, priːˈvɛntɪv, prɪˈvɛnɪv, priːˈvɛnɪv'] preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease.

Rhymes with Preventive Medicine

  • genemedicine

8. medicine

noun. ['ˈmɛdəsən'] (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease.

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Etymology

  • medicin (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. medicine

noun. ['ˈmɛdəsən'] punishment for one's actions.

Etymology

  • medicin (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. medicine

verb. ['ˈmɛdəsən'] treat medicinally, treat with medicine.

Etymology

  • medicin (Middle English (1100-1500))