Alterative

[ɒ:ltәrәtiv]

Definition

(a.) Causing ateration.

(a.) Gradually changing, or tending to change, a morbid state of the functions into one of health.

(n.) A medicine or treatment which gradually induces a change, and restores healthy functions without sensible evacuations.

Inputed by Frances

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. (Med.) Alterant.

Typist: Ralph