Decongestive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːkənˈdʒɛstɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Decongestive is an adjective meaning Serving to decongest.
Meaning
Serving to decongest.
More Meanings
- A decongestant.
Example Sentences
The preferred therapy for lymphedema, called complete decongestive therapy, involves a time- and labor-intensive gentle massage technique to stimulate new pathways for the lymphatic fluid.
Word Forms
- decongestives
Related Words
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