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rehabilitative

adjective

re·​ha·​bil·​i·​ta·​tive -ˈbil-ə-ˌtāt-iv How to pronounce rehabilitative (audio)
: of, relating to, or designed to accomplish rehabilitation
rehabilitative treatment

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“Rehabilitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rehabilitative. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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