German word

therapeutisch

Pronunciation

IPA/teʁaˈpɔʏ̯tɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivetherapeutic

Example

Das ist eine therapeutische Maßnahme.

That is a therapeutic measure.

Illustration for therapeutisch (therapeutic)

More examples

Die therapeutische Dosis des Medikaments wurde sorgfältig berechnet.

The therapeutic dose of the medication was carefully calculated.

Core concept

An exercise, method, or intervention intended to produce a beneficial treatment effect.

Common phrases

  • therapeutische Dosis

    therapeutic dose

  • therapeutische Intervention

    therapeutic intervention

  • therapeutische Anwendung

    therapeutic application

Similar words

heilend: Promoting the healing of an illness or injury.
medizinisch: Connected with medical practice or healthcare.
kurativ: Intended to cure a disease at its source.
palliativ: Focused on easing pain or symptoms and maintaining quality of life.

Definition in German

zur Therapie gehörig oder als Therapie wirkend

Word origin

Therapeutisch is a learned borrowing based on Greek therapeia, treatment or care, and its related adjective therapeutikos.

Usage tips

  • Therapeutisch does not necessarily mean curative; it can describe an intervention that supports treatment without promising a complete cure.

Opposites

  • palliativpalliativeadjective

Related words

  • Therapietherapynoun
  • Therapeutiktherapeuticsnoun
  • Therapeutinfemale therapistnoun

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