dictionary help| maturate | medical dictionary |
1. To bring to ripeness or maturity; to ripen. "A tree may be maturated artificially." (Fuller)
2. To promote the perfect suppuration of (an abscess).
Origin: L. Maturatus, p. P. Of maturare to make ripe, fr. Maturus ripe, mature. See Mature, &.
(01 Mar 1998)
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