preventiveremoval

noun

UK /prɪˈvɛntɪv rɪˈmuːvəl/

US /prɪˈvɛntɪv rɪˈmuːvəl/

Preventive removal means taking something away before it can cause a problem.

The dentist did a preventive removal of the tiny cavity before it got worse.

SYNONYMS

preemptive removal precautionary removal early removal proactive removal preventative extraction

RELATED WORDS

prevention extraction maintenance safety cleanup

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In dentistry, taking out a tooth or growth early to stop future trouble.

The orthodontist recommended preventive removal of the extra tooth.

3. In pest control, getting rid of pests before they spread.

The city ordered preventive removal of the wasp nest near the school.

4. In software, deleting harmful files before they can do damage.

The antivirus program performed a preventive removal of the suspicious file.