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prevention

n. behavioral, biological, or social interventions intended to reduce the risk of disorders, diseases, or social problems for both individuals and entire populations. See primary prevention; secondary prevention; tertiary prevention.

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ABR

ABR

abbreviation for auditory brainstem response. See brainstem auditory evoked response.