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ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/
adj.
relating to the healing of disease.
▸having a good effect on the body or mind.
Derivative
- therapeutical adj.
- therapeutically adv.
- therapeutist n. (archaic).
Etymology
C17: via mod. L. from Gk therapeutikos, from therapeuein ‘minister to, treat medically’.
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