ALTERATIVE


Meaning of ALTERATIVE in English

/awl"teuh ray'tiv, -teuhr euh tiv/ , adj.

1. tending to alter.

2. Med. Obs. gradually restoring healthy bodily functions.

n.

3. Med. Obs. an alterative remedy.

[ 1350-1400; ME alterativus. See ALTER, -ATIVE ]

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