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Polarity Event: A specific event in the history of Earth's magnetic field. Usually used in reference to a specific polarity reversal.

Preventive Dentistry: Education and treatment devoted to and concerned with preventing the development of dental disease.

Preventive Maintenance: Includes regularly scheduled activities such as painting and seasonal servicing of appliances and systems. Preventive maintenance preserves the long-range value and physical integrity of the . . . View Full Definition

Preventive Care: Medical and dental services aimed at early detection and intervention.

Preventive Treatment: Any action taken by the patient, assisted by the dentist, hygienist, and the office staff that serves to prevent dental or other disease. Sealants, cleanings and space maintainers are exampl . . . View Full Definition

Prevented Planting Acreage: Land on which a farmer intended to plant a program crop or insurable crop, but was unable to because of drought, flood, or other natural disaster. Used in the calculation of disaster payment . . . View Full Definition

Pollution Prevention: Actively identifying equipment, processes, and activities which generate excessive wastes or use toxic chemicals and then making substitutions, alterations, or product improvements. Conservi . . . View Full Definition

Prevent Defense: A defensive strategy that utilizes deep zone coverage in order to prevent a big pass play from happening down field, usually at the expense of giving up yards at shorter distances. Often use . . . View Full Definition

Primary Prevention: Activities geared to a sample of the general population to prevent child abuse and neglect from occurring. Also referred to as 'universal prevention.'

Prevention: Actions that reduce exposure or other risks, keep people from getting sick, or keep disease from getting worse.