Curative Definition & Meaning

curative
adjective
  1. tending to cure or restore to health; "curative powers of herbal remedies"; "her gentle healing hand"; "remedial surgery"; "a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air"; "a therapeutic agent"; "therapeutic diets"
noun
  1. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

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