Relating to or having the effect of relieving congestion; designed to clear blockage.
From decongest + -ive (adjective suffix meaning 'tending to'). Medical language uses -ive adjectives to describe therapeutic properties.
Decongestive therapy is a real medical treatment for lymphedema—physical therapists use massage and compression wraps to help the body's drainage system work better.
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