Cryptic crossword clue
Doctor lays out basis of treatment and cure 3-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DRY-SALT

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D
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S
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What does DRY-SALT mean?

DRY-SALT verb
  1. To cure (meat) by salting and drying it.

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