Al'ter-a-tive1, a.
a. [Lat. alterativus, Fr. altératif, Pr. alteratiu.] (Med.) Causing alteration; having the power to restore the healthy functions of the body without sensible evacuations. Burton.
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Alterative
Al'ter-a-tīve2, n.
n. A medicine which gradually induces a change in the habit or constitution, and restores healthy functions without sensible evacuations.