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alterative (adjective) (not comparable)
A reference to gradually changing, or tending to change: An alternative result of Jack's morbid health condition proceded slowly into one of normal health.
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alterative (s) (noun), alteratives (pl)
In medicine, historical: A medicine or treatment which gradually induces a change and restores healthy functions: The method of alterativeswas practiced in the 14th century, instead of doctors removing something from the body.
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