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Definition of Preventive medicine
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Preventive medicine: Medical practices that are designed to avert and avoid disease. For example, screening for hypertension and treating it before it causes disease is good preventive medicine. Preventive medicine takes a proactive approach to patient care.