curatively
/ˈkjʊrətɪvli/
adverb
- In a way that is intended to cure or heal a disease or medical condition.
- The herbal tea was used curatively for centuries to treat infections.
- Some treatments work curatively, while others only manage the pain.
- The doctor prescribed the medicine to be taken curatively, not just to relieve symptoms.
- In a manner that solves a problem or corrects a harmful situation.
- They acted curatively by repairing the damaged pipes before more leaks occurred.
- The new policy was applied curatively to fix the budget shortfall.
- The teacher used the extra lessons curatively to help students who had fallen behind.
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