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    palliative
    /ˈpalɪətɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a medicine or form of medical care) relieving symptoms without dealing with the cause of the condition: "palliative drugs"

    noun

    • 1. a medicine or form of medical care that relieves symptoms without dealing with the cause of the condition: "at present, available treatments are only palliatives and no curative drugs are available yet"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPALLIATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Palliative can be an adjective or a noun, and it means reducing pain or making a problem seem less serious. Learn how to use it in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

    • Simplified

      PALLIATIVE translate: 治标药物，缓解剂;治标措施，保守疗法, 权宜之计;缓冲剂;消极措施....

    • Pallial

      Examples of how to use “pallial” in a sentence from...

    • Pallid

      PALLID definition: 1. very pale, in a way that looks...

    • Pallet

      PALLET definition: 1. a flat wooden structure that heavy...

  3. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsPalliative care - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening illness, through pain and symptom relief, psychological, social and spiritual support. Learn about the global need, barriers and benefits of palliative care, and how WHO supports countries to integrate it into health systems.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › palliativePalliative Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Palliative can be an adjective meaning serving to palliate, or a noun meaning something that palliates. Palliate means to reduce the severity of a disease or condition without curing it.

  6. www.nia.nih.gov › health › hospice-and-palliative-careWhat Are Palliative Care and Hospice Care? - National Institute...

    Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. It focuses on quality of life, symptom management, and patient choices, and can be provided along with curative treatment or transition to hospice care.

  7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › articlesPalliative Care: What it Is & What’s Included - Cleveland Clinic

    Palliative care is a specialized form of care that provides symptom relief, comfort and support to people living with serious illnesses. Learn what palliative care means, who needs it, what it includes and how to get it.

  8. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › palliative-carePalliative care - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 6, 2023 · Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. It also can help you cope with side effects from medical treatments and improve your quality of life.

  9. www.healthline.com › health › palliative-carePalliative Care: What It Is, Examples, Benefits, More -...

    Feb 4, 2022 · Palliative care is a type of medicine that aims to improve the quality of life of people with serious or life-altering illnesses. It can involve physical, psychological, and educational support, as well as help with decision making and end-of-life planning.

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