prolective

pro·lec·tive

(prō-lek'tiv),
Pertaining to data collected by planning in advance proportional mortality ratio. Number of deaths from a given cause in a specified period, per 100 or per 1000 total deaths.
[pro- + L. lego, pp. lectum, to gather]
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

pro·lec·tive

(prō-lek'tiv)
Number of deaths from a given cause in a specified period, per 100 or per 1000 total deaths. Pertaining to data collected by planning in advance the proportional mortality ratio.
[pro- + L. lego, pp. lectum, to gather]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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