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sanatory

[ san-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

1825–35; < Late Latin sānātōrius healthful, equivalent to Latin sānā ( re ) to heal (derivative of sānus sane ) + -tōrius -tory ¹

He referred to various medicines, some of which he thinks were antibilious or otherwise sanatory.

Such speeches only made the fuss grow louder; until the authorities felt themselves compelled to do something sanatory.

The ill effects of the stays in a sanatory point of view have been frequently pointed out, and we hope are now understood.

"Try the sanatory condition of the towns, then, and universal conciliation to Ireland," replied the Economist.

Madeira has long had a high reputation as a sanatory resort for persons suffering from diseases of the chest.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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