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conservative

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Main Entry:
con·ser·va·tive Listen to the pronunciation of conservative
Pronunciation:
\kən-ˈsər-vət-iv\
Function:
adjective
: not extreme or drastic; especially : designed to preserve parts or restore or preserve function <conservative treatment of prostate cancer by watchful waiting or hormonal therapy in contrast to radical prostatectomy>—compare aggressive, radical
con·ser·va·tive·ly adverb

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