adjective
- relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods
- having a good effect on the body or mind; contributing to a sense of well-being
noun
- a treatment, therapy, or drug
Usage: often plural
Examples
- The therapeutic benefits of massage are well documented.
- She found gardening to be therapeutic after a stressful day.
- The doctor prescribed a therapeutic dose of the medication.
- Swimming has therapeutic effects on joint pain.
- The new therapeutics show promise in treating the disease.
- Art therapy provides therapeutic value for trauma patients.
- The therapeutic relationship between patient and counselor is crucial.