nontherapeutic
/ˌnɑnθɛrəˈpjutɪk/
adjective
- Not intended to cure or treat a medical condition; not having a healing effect.
- The use of antibiotics in healthy livestock for growth promotion is considered nontherapeutic.
- Some medications have nontherapeutic side effects that must be monitored.
- The doctor explained that the procedure was purely cosmetic and nontherapeutic.
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