sanatory

comparative more sanatory · superlative most sanatory

1. producing health; healing or curative

   Sanatory ordinances for the protection of public health, such as quarantine, fever hospitals, draining, etc.

   1846, Thomas De Quincey, On Christianity, as an Organ of Political Movement

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   And now, at the period of Lucy's visit, no step had been taken to procure a nurse, Mr. Crawley having resolved to take upon himself the duties of that position. In his absolute ignorance of all sanatory measures, he had thrown himself on his knees to pray; […]

   1861, Anthony Trollope, Framley Parsonage

   Synonyms: sanative