medicatory

/mɛdɪˈkeɪtɔrɪ/; /mɛdɪˈkætɔrɪ/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to medicine or the healing arts; having the power to cure or heal

“The medicatory properties of the plant have been studied extensively by scientists.”

2. adverb

in a manner that relates to medicine or healing

“She applied the medicatory creams to his wounds carefully.”

Synonyms

  • medicinal
  • therapeutic

Antonyms

  • harmful
  • toxic