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curative /cur·a·tive/ (kūr´ah-tiv) tending to overcome disease and promote recovery.
cu·ra·tive (kyr-tv)
adj.
1. Serving or tending to cure.
2. Of or relating to the cure of disease.
n.
Something that cures; a remedy.
curative
adjective Relating to that which promotes recovery


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I treated both preventively and curatively to find the best way on my farm," Chechia says.
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