Meaning of the word therapeutic in English

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therapeutic

US /ˌθer.əˈpjuː.t̬ɪk/
UK /ˌθer.əˈpjuː.t̬ɪk/
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Adjective

1.

relating to the healing of disease

Example:
The doctor prescribed a therapeutic dose of the medication.
Physical therapy has a therapeutic effect on injured muscles.
2.

having a beneficial effect on the body or mind

Example:
Gardening can be very therapeutic for stress relief.
Listening to classical music has a calming and therapeutic effect.
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