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conservative
Definition
adjective
reluctant to accept new things
(of a treatment)
designed to help
relieve
symptoms
or preserve
health
with a minimum of
medical
intervention or risk
Example
Symptoms usually resolve with conservative
treatment
.
Nearby terms
conceive
concentrate
concordance
condition
cone
» conservative
contact
contagious
containment
contaminate
contract
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