conservative


con·ser·va·tive

adj \kən-ˈsər-vət-iv\

Definition of CONSERVATIVE

: 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 3, radical
con·ser·va·tive·ly adverb

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