recuperative

adjective re·cu·per·a·tive \-ˈkü-pə-ˌrā-tiv, -ˈkyü-, -p(ə-)rə-tiv\

: helping you to return to normal health or strength : helping you to recuperate

Full Definition of RECUPERATIVE

: of or relating to recuperation <recuperative powers>

: aiding in recuperation : restorative

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adjective re·cu·per·a·tive \-ˈk(y)ü-pə-ˌrāt-iv\

: of or relating to recuperation <recuperative powers>

: aiding in recuperation : restorative <strongly recuperative remedies>

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