integrative
adjective
in·te·gra·tive
ˈin-tə-ˌgrā-tiv 
: serving to integrate or favoring integration : directed toward integration
… the integrative powers of the human imagination.—
J. A. McPherson
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
This move aligns with broader trends in women’s wellness, where demand for integrative, preventive approaches to intimate health is rising amid greater awareness of how microbiome health influences everything from comfort and intimacy to overall quality of life.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Her role has been to help shape that into a women’s health unit that is evidence-based, integrative and, crucially, personal.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
Pearman said his wife, Jenny Finkel, is a yoga teacher and received her continuing education at Duke University's integrative medicine program, which focuses on yoga for cancer patients.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
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“Integrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/integrative. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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integrative
adjective
in·te·gra·tive
ˈint-ə-ˌgrāt-iv
: tending to integrate
the integrative action of the nervous system
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