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Acoustic

Pertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds; auditory.

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Curative 76% connected

Relating to, or employed in, the cure of diseases; tending to cure.

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Cure 76% connected

Care, heed, or attention.

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Remedy 76% connected

That which relieves or cures a disease; any medicine or application which puts an end to disease and restores health; -- with for; as, a remedy for t…

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Therapeutic 76% connected

Alt. of Therapeutical

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Acoustics 74% connected

The science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena, and laws.

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Acoustics 74% connected

The science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena, and laws.

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Acoustics 66% connected

The science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena, and laws.

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Acoustical 92% connected

Of or pertaining to acoustics.

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