therapeutic
/ˌθɛrəˈpjutɪk/
noun
- A treatment or agent used to cure or alleviate a disease.
- This therapeutic is administered through an injection.
- The new therapeutic showed promise in clinical trials.
- Doctors are exploring various therapeutics for the virus.
adjective
- Relating to the treatment or healing of a disease or condition.
- Music can have a therapeutic effect on people with anxiety.
- The doctor recommended a therapeutic exercise program for her back pain.
- Therapeutic drugs must be carefully prescribed by a physician.
- Having a beneficial or calming effect on the mind or body; healing.
- Talking to a friend can be therapeutic when you feel stressed.
- She found the warm bath very therapeutic after a long day.
- Gardening is a therapeutic hobby that helps me relax.
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