rest-cure

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rest-cure

1. (Medicine) a rest taken as part of a course of medical treatment, as for stress, anxiety, etc.

2. an easy undemanding time or assignment: usually used with a negative it's no rest-cure, I can assure you

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rest-cure - rest as a medical treatment for stress or anxiety etc.

treatment, intervention - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

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