alterative

/awl-tuh-rey-tiv, -ter-uh-tiv/US // ˈɔl təˌreɪ tɪv, -tər ə tɪv //UK // (ˈɔːltərətɪv) //

改变性的,改变,改变性,改动

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective

1
- : tending to alter.
- : Medicine/Medical Obsolete. gradually restoring healthy bodily functions.

n.名词 noun

On the physical condition of the great body of people government acts not as a specific, but as an alterative.
Does the skin undergo any alterative or destructive changes?
Dose: Nervine and alterative, 1/6—1/3 grn.; emetic, 2—5 grn.
Nearly every alterative drug has had its period of popularity.
The Crystal Spring is somewhat alterative in its therapeutic effects.