therapeutic

adjective

ther·a·peu·tic ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-tik How to pronounce therapeutic (audio)

: of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative, medicinal

therapeutic diets

They confirmed the therapeutic effect of supplemental light in treating winter depression with phototherapy.

Richard Wurtman and Judith Wurtman

A just-right amount is the therapeutic dose, just enough to provide the intended effect without problems.

Paul G. Donohue

: having a beneficial effect on the body or mind

Warm lotion manicures … are a luxurious, therapeutic treat …

Elle

… they painted, hoed, swept, and planted when the mood for therapeutic work struck them, and lolled on the beach when they felt like it.

David Guterson

: producing a useful or favorable result or effect

In classical economics, before the illusion of fine-tuning became widespread, recessions were regarded as therapeutic.

Geoffrey Smith and Jane Sasseen

therapeutic noun

therapeutically

ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce therapeutic (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

the therapeutic benefits of yoga Gardening can be very therapeutic. the therapeutic effects of radiation

Recent Examples on the Web Taking time away from the stage to grieve, Craig found that woodworking was therapeutic.

Sandra Sobieraj Westfall, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 That’s why playing her was very therapeutic in a lot of ways.

Ashley Garcia Lezcano, refinery29.com, 2 Aug. 2022 And though Kusijanović doesn’t suggest a clear way out of Julija’s entrapment, her young heroine has already done something therapeutic.

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2022 There is something therapeutic about laughing at horror.

Itxu Díaz, National Review, 12 Mar. 2022 There must have been something therapeutic for him in reinvestigating his father’s misdeeds, but there was a touch of masochism, too.

Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2022 Music for many was therapeutic these last two years.

Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Mar. 2022 Reason #2: Interactive storytelling is therapeutic.

Goldie Chan, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 Perhaps a little Keaton cosplay can be therapeutic, but true wisdom comes from time spent, not just an age swap.

Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

therapeutic

adjective

ther·a·peu·tic -ˈpyüt-ik How to pronounce therapeutic (audio)

: of, relating to, or used in the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative, medicinal

… the dose was increased to 8 mg per day, which is the higher end of the therapeutic dosage range.

Hasan B. Alam et al., The New England Journal of Medicine

Conscious sedation is used increasingly in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ranging from gastrointestinal endoscopy to minor surgery in patients who are relaxed, but responsive.

The Journal of the American Medical Association

They confirmed the therapeutic effect of supplemental light in treating winter depression with phototherapy.

Richard Wurtman and Judith Wurtman, Scientific American

: having a beneficial effect on the body or mind

California psychotherapist Annette Goodheart believes not only that laughter can be therapeutic but also that therapy needs to include laughter.

Jeff Wagenheim, New Age Journal

单词	therapeutic
释义	therapeutic adjective ther·a·peu·tic ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-tik 1 : of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative, medicinal therapeutic diets They confirmed the therapeutic effect of supplemental light in treating winter depression with phototherapy. Richard Wurtman and Judith Wurtman A just-right amount is the therapeutic dose, just enough to provide the intended effect without problems. Paul G. Donohue 2 : having a beneficial effect on the body or mind Warm lotion manicures … are a luxurious, therapeutic treat … Elle … they painted, hoed, swept, and planted when the mood for therapeutic work struck them, and lolled on the beach when they felt like it. David Guterson 3 : producing a useful or favorable result or effect In classical economics, before the illusion of fine-tuning became widespread, recessions were regarded as therapeutic. Geoffrey Smith and Jane Sasseen therapeutic noun therapeutically ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb Synonyms curative healing medicinal officinal remedial restorative See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the therapeutic benefits of yoga Gardening can be very therapeutic. the therapeutic effects of radiation Recent Examples on the Web Taking time away from the stage to grieve, Craig found that woodworking was therapeutic. Sandra Sobieraj Westfall, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 That’s why playing her was very therapeutic in a lot of ways. Ashley Garcia Lezcano, refinery29.com, 2 Aug. 2022 And though Kusijanović doesn’t suggest a clear way out of Julija’s entrapment, her young heroine has already done something therapeutic. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2022 There is something therapeutic about laughing at horror. Itxu Díaz, National Review, 12 Mar. 2022 There must have been something therapeutic for him in reinvestigating his father’s misdeeds, but there was a touch of masochism, too. Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2022 Music for many was therapeutic these last two years. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Mar. 2022 Reason #2: Interactive storytelling is therapeutic. Goldie Chan, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 Perhaps a little Keaton cosplay can be therapeutic, but true wisdom comes from time spent, not just an age swap. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Greek therapeutikos, from therapeuein to attend, treat, from theraps attendant First Known Use 1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing therapeutic sub-therapeutic therapeutic index therapeutic touch sub-therapeutic therapeutic index therapeutic touch Kids Definition therapeutic adjective ther·a·peu·tic ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-tik : medicinal Medical Definition therapeutic adjective ther·a·peu·tic -ˈpyüt-ik 1 : of, relating to, or used in the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative, medicinal … the dose was increased to 8 mg per day, which is the higher end of the therapeutic dosage range. Hasan B. Alam et al., The New England Journal of Medicine Conscious sedation is used increasingly in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ranging from gastrointestinal endoscopy to minor surgery in patients who are relaxed, but responsive. The Journal of the American Medical Association They confirmed the therapeutic effect of supplemental light in treating winter depression with phototherapy. Richard Wurtman and Judith Wurtman, Scientific American 2 : having a beneficial effect on the body or mind California psychotherapist Annette Goodheart believes not only that laughter can be therapeutic but also that therapy needs to include laughter. Jeff Wagenheim, New Age Journal therapeutic 1 of 2 adjective as in medicinal tending to cure disease or restore health gentle exercise can be therapeutic for hospital patients Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance medicinal curative healing remedial restorative healthful officinal sanative salutary salubrious wholesome corrective healthy tonic alleviative Antonyms & Near Antonyms noxious unhealthy toxic deleterious pernicious unhealthful unwholesome injurious infectious harmful detrimental adverse poisonous damaging hurtful noisome bad insalubrious ill baneful unsanitary baleful insanitary unhygienic See More therapeutic 2 of 2 noun as in antidote something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable some charitable work might be the best therapeutic for that guy's total self-absorption Synonyms & Similar Words antidote therapy remedy curative solution cure corrective rectifier medicinal panacea medicine elixir answer cure-all balm succor palliative relief aid help
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therapeutic

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