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Definition of Alterative
1. Adjective. Tending to cure or restore to health. "Therapeutic diets"
Exact synonyms: Curative, Healing, Remedial, Sanative, Therapeutic
Similar to: Healthful
Derivative terms: Cure, Remedy
Similar to: Healthful
Derivative terms: Cure, Remedy
Definition of Alterative
1. a. Causing ateration.
2. n. A medicine or treatment which gradually induces a change, and restores healthy functions without sensible evacuations.
Medical Definition of Alterative
1. A medicine or treatment which gradually induces a change, and restores healthy functions without sensible evacuations. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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