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therapeutic
Relating to therapy; serving to treat or heal an illness or disorder.
Der Arzt hat verschiedene therapeutische Maßnahmen zur Schmerzlinderung eingeleitet.
The doctor initiated various therapeutic measures to relieve the pain.
The adjective 'therapeutisch' (therapeutic) belongs to the noun 'die Therapie' (therapy). The ending '-isch' is a typical ending used to form an adjective from a noun.
Er befindet sich seit einem Monat in Therapie.
He has been in therapy for a month.
In a medical context, 'therapeutisch' (therapeutic) is often combined with nouns such as 'Maßnahmen' (measures), 'Behandlung' (treatment), 'Zweck' (purpose), or 'Nutzen' (benefit).
Der Arzt prüft verschiedene therapeutische Optionen.
The doctor is reviewing various therapeutic options.
In its figurative meaning, 'therapeutisch' (therapeutic) describes an activity that feels good for the soul. Typical examples are gardening, painting, listening to music, or a good conversation.
Für mich ist Gartenarbeit am Wochenende sehr therapeutisch.
For me, gardening on the weekend is very therapeutic.
medical
'medizinisch' and 'therapeutisch' can both have to do with treating illnesses or problems. 'medizinisch' is more general and refers to medicine overall, including examinations, diagnoses, or reasons for treatment. 'therapeutisch' means more specifically that something serves as therapy, that is, treatment or healing. It can also be used figuratively when something has a calming or beneficial effect without being a real medical treatment. The risk of confusion comes from the fact that therapy is often medical. If you want to emphasize the treatment itself, 'therapeutisch' is more precise.
Nach der Operation macht Paul therapeutische Übungen für sein Knie.
After the operation, Paul does therapeutic exercises for his knee.
Im Bus erklärt die Sanitäterin, warum schnelle medizinische Hilfe wichtig ist.
On the bus, the paramedic explains why quick medical help is important.