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alterative
adjective
Tending to cure or restore to health
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ˈɒl.tɹə.tɪv
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adjective
Tending to cure or restore to health
“Curative powers of herbal remedies”
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Curative powers of herbal remedies
Her gentle healing hand
Remedial surgery
A sanative environment of mountains and fresh air
A therapeutic agent
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