curative
adjective/ˈkjʊrətɪv/
Frequency rank: #17,703 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Having the ability to cure disease or restore health.
Example sentence
The doctor recommended curative treatment that had helped many patients recover quickly.
Synonyms & related words
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