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rest-cure

 

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Noun rest-cure has 1 sense
  1. rest-cure - rest as a medical treatment for stress or anxiety etc.
    --1 is a kind of
    treatment

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Rest-Cure

Definition:

A rest-cure refers to a period of rest or treatment, typically prescribed by medical professionals, aiming to restore physical and mental health.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A period of prescribed rest for therapeutic purposes.

Example sentence: The doctor recommended a two-week rest-cure to help with her exhaustion.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun - A restorative treatment involving relaxation and rejuvenation.

Example sentence: She booked a spa weekend as a rest-cure to alleviate stress from work.

Usage 2:

Verb - To undergo or prescribe a period of rest for healing purposes.

Example sentence: The athlete's coach advised him to rest-cure his injured knee for a month.

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