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Webster 1913 Edition


Maturative

Mat′u-ra-tive

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
maturatif
.]
Conducing to ripeness or maturity; hence, conducing to suppuration.

Mat′u-ra-tive

,
Noun.
(Med.)
A remedy promoting maturation; a maturant.

Webster 1828 Edition


Maturative

MAT'URATIVE

,
Adj.
Ripening; conducing to ripeness.
1.
Conducing to suppuration, or the formation of matter in a tumor or abscess.

Definition 2024


maturative

maturative

English

Noun

maturative (plural maturatives)

  1. (medicine) A remedy promoting maturation; a maturant.

Adjective

maturative (comparative more maturative, superlative most maturative)

  1. Conducing to ripeness or maturity; hence, conducing to suppuration.