alterative
Pronunce (6)
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/ˈɒl.tɹə.tɪv/
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/ˈɒl.tə.ɹə.tɪv/
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/ˈɔl.tɚˌaɪ.tɪv/
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/ˈɔl.tɚ.ə.tɪv/
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ˈɒl.tɹə.tɪv
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ˈɔl.tɚˌaɪ.tɪv
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Sostantivo
A medicine or treatment which works by changing processes within the body, rather than by evacuating something etc.
Uso- storico
- Esempi
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Amongst this number of cordials and alteratives I do not find a more present remedy than a cup of wine or strong drink, if it be soberly and opportunely used.
Aggettivo
Causing alteration.
Causing alteration. Gradually changing, or tending to change, a morbid state into a healthy one.
Aggettivo
tending to cure or restore to health
- Esempi
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curative powers of herbal remedies
her gentle healing hand
Altri esempi (4)
remedial surgery
a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air
a therapeutic agent
therapeutic diets
Forme della parola
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