Alterative
Pronunciation : Al"ter*a*tive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. alterativus: cf. F. alt?ratif.]
Definition : Defn: Causing ateration. Specifically:
Defn: Gradually changing, or tending to change, a morbid state of the functions into one of health. Burton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Al"ter*a*tive
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A medicine or treatment which gradually induces a change, and restores healthy functions without sensible evacuations.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913