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Definition of: alterative
(ô1′tə·rā ′tiv) adjective
1. Tending to produce change.
2. Med. Tending to change gradually the bodily condition to a normal state.
—noun An alterative medicine or treatment. Also al·ter·ant (ôl′tər·ənt).
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