remedial remedial /rɪˈmiːdiːəl/

adjective

1. () Tending or intended to rectify or improve  ( remedial )
   tending or intended to rectify or improve
    A remedial reading course
   a remedial reading course
    Remedial education
   remedial education
   
2. Tending to cure or restore to health  ( alterative , curative , remedial , healing , sanative , therapeutic , sanatory )
   tending to cure or restore to health
    Curative powers of herbal remedies
   curative powers of herbal remedies
    Her gentle healing hand
   her gentle healing hand
    Remedial surgery
   remedial surgery
    A sanative environment of mountains and fresh air
   a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air
    A therapeutic agent
   a therapeutic agent
    Therapeutic diets
   therapeutic diets