curative therapy

[kyur-uh-tiv THER-uh-pee]
nounpl: curative therapies
terapia curativa
1. Medical treatment designed to cure a disease or condition rather than merely manage symptoms
The new curative therapy successfully eliminated the patient's cancer.
A nova terapia curativa eliminou com sucesso o câncer do paciente.
2. A therapeutic approach aimed at achieving complete recovery or restoration of health
Doctors recommended a curative therapy combining surgery and medication.
Os médicos recomendaram uma terapia curativa que combinava cirurgia e medicação.
The concept of 'curative therapy' is central to modern Western medicine in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, there is strong cultural emphasis on seeking 'cura' (cure) rather than accepting chronic conditions, which reflects broader healthcare attitudes. The term is primarily used in medical and scientific contexts across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
curative treatmenthealing therapyrestorative therapycurative medicine
Antonyms / Antônimos
palliative therapysymptomatic treatmentmaintenance therapy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terapia curativa
Standard term used in medical contexts throughout Brazil
Portugal
terapia curativa
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in medical literature
Medical Communities
tratamento curativo
Alternative phrasing more common in clinical discussions

Related Words

therapytreatmentcurehealingmedical interventionclinical treatment

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the cure
cure what ails you
a cure for all ills
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