sanatory

adjective

san·​a·​to·​ry

ˈsanəˌtōrē

: conducive to health : tending to cure : curative

sanatory mineral baths at a spa

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin sanatorius, from Latin sanatus (past participle of sanare to cure, from sanus healthy) + -orius -ory

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