recuperative
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re·cu·per·a·tive

adjective \-ˈkü-pə-ˌrā-tiv, -ˈkyü-, -p(ə-)rə-tiv\

Definition of RECUPERATIVE

1
: of or relating to recuperation <recuperative powers>
2
: aiding in recuperation : restorative

First Known Use of RECUPERATIVE

1650

re·cu·per·a·tive

adjective \-ˈk(y)ü-pə-ˌrāt-iv\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of RECUPERATIVE

1
: of or relating to recuperation <recuperative powers>
2
: aiding in recuperation : restorative <strongly recuperative remedies>

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