La atención preventiva
Example: La atención preventiva ayuda a evitar enfermedades graves a tiempo.
Definition
"La atención preventiva" refers to medical care focused on preventing diseases or health problems before they occur, through measures such as screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle advice to maintain well-being and avoid serious illnesses in a timely manner.
Etymology
The term "la atención preventiva" combines "atención," meaning care or attention, derived from Latin 'attentionem,' and "preventiva," from Latin 'praeventivus,' meaning to anticipate or prevent. Together, they describe care aimed at anticipating and stopping health issues before they arise.
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"La atención preventiva" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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