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re⋅stor⋅a⋅tive

  [ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr-]
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–adjective
1. serving to restore; pertaining to restoration.
2. capable of renewing health or strength.
–noun
3. a restorative agent, means, or the like.
4. a means of restoring a person to consciousness: Smelling salts serve as a restorative.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME restoratif (adj. and n.) < MF restauratif < L restaurāt(us) (ptp. of restaurāre to restore ) + MF -if -ive
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re·stor·a·tive   (rĭ-stôr'ə-tĭv, -stōr'-)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to restoration.

  2. Tending or having the power to restore: a restorative tonic.

n.  

  1. Something that restores.

  2. A medicine or other agent that helps to restore health, strength, or consciousness.

re·stor'a·tive·ly adv., re·stor'a·tive·ness n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: 1re·stor·ative
Pronunciation: ri-'stOr-&t-iv, -'stor-
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or providingrestoration <restorative treatment> <restorative dentistry>

Main Entry: 2restorative
Function: noun
: something (as a medicine) that serves to restore to consciousness, vigor, or health
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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restorative re·stor·a·tive (rĭ-stôr'ə-tĭv)
adj.

  1. Of or relating to restoration.

  2. Tending or having the power to restore.

n.
A medicine or other agent that helps to restore health, strength, or consciousness.

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