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(medicine, now historical) A medicine or treatment which works by changing processes within the body, rather than by evacuating something etc.

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alterative

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɒl.tɹə.tɪv/

Noun

historical

Japanese Meaning

体内のプロセスを変えることにより、健康回復や体調改善を図る薬（歴史的な医薬品の呼び名）

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In the 19th century, physicians often prescribed an alterative to gradually restore balance to a patient's constitution.

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19世紀には、医師たちはしばしば患者の体質の均衡を徐々に回復させるために体内の過程を変える薬を処方していた。

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Amongst this number of cordials and alteratives I do not find a more present remedy than a cup of wine or strong drink, if it be soberly and opportunely used.

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