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curing

 

[ ˈkjʊərɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

The process of providing medical care and treatment to improve a person's health and wellbeing.

Synonyms

healing, therapy, treatment

Examples of usage

  • The curing of diseases requires a combination of medication and lifestyle changes.
  • Curing involves the use of various therapeutic techniques to alleviate symptoms and promote healing.
Context #2 | Verb

preservation

The act of preserving food through processes such as salting, smoking, or pickling.

Synonyms

pickling, preservation, smoking

Examples of usage

  • Curing meat is a traditional method of preserving food for longer periods.
  • The curing of fish is a common practice in many coastal regions.

Translations

Translations of the word "curing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cura

🇮🇳 इलाज

🇩🇪 Heilung

🇮🇩 penyembuhan

🇺🇦 лікування

🇵🇱 leczenie

🇯🇵 治療 (ちりょう)

🇫🇷 guérison

🇪🇸 curación

🇹🇷 tedavi

🇰🇷 치료 (chiryō)

🇸🇦 علاج

🇨🇿 léčení

🇸🇰 liečenie

🇨🇳 治疗 (zhìliáo)

🇸🇮 zdravljenje

🇮🇸 læknir

🇰🇿 емдеу

🇬🇪 მკურნალობა

🇦🇿 müalicə

🇲🇽 curación

Word origin

The word 'curing' has its origins in the Latin word 'cura', meaning care or concern. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concepts of medical treatment and preservation. In the medical context, curing refers to the process of providing care and treatment to improve health, while in the context of food preservation, it involves techniques like salting, smoking, or pickling to extend the shelf life of food items.

See also: curer, incurable.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,395 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.