Măt'ū-rā'tive1, a.
a. [It. maturativo, Sp. madurativo, Pr. maturatiu, Fr. maturatif.]
- Conducing to ripeness; ripening.
- Conducing to perfect suppuration, or the formation of matter in an abscess.
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Maturative
Māt'ü-rā'tive2, n.
n. (Med.) A remedy promoting maturation; a maturant.