non-therapeutic
adjective (also nontherapeutic) uk/ˌnɒn.θer.əˈpjuː.tɪk/ us/ˌnɑːn.θer.əˈpjuː.t̬ɪk/
medical specialized非治疗性的
not helping to treat an illness
Use of these drugs in non-therapeutic situations is coming under ever greater scrutiny.
Although very interesting, this kind of research is non-therapeutic and will bring no obvious benefit to patients. 虽然非常有趣，但这种研究是非治疗性的，不会给病人带来明显的好处。
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- There has been a worrying increase in the nontherapeutic use of opioids amongst all age groups.
- Most non-therapeutic surgical procedures on people under the age of 18 are banned in this country.
- The authorities can only use this genetic information for non-therapeutic purposes in exceptional circumstances.