Pronunciation: /ˈpæliətɪv/
noun a remedy that alleviates pain or symptoms without curing the underlying cause
A1 Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.
A2 The hospital offers palliative services to help manage pain and symptoms in terminally ill patients.
B1 She decided to pursue a career in palliative medicine to provide comfort to those in need.
B2 The palliative approach aims to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
C1 The interdisciplinary palliative team works together to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
C2 Research shows that early integration of palliative care can lead to better outcomes for patients with advanced illnesses.
adjective relieving pain or alleviating a problem without dealing with the underlying cause
A1 The doctor prescribed palliative care to help manage the patient's pain.
A2 She decided to pursue palliative treatment to improve her quality of life.
B1 The hospice provides palliative services for terminally ill patients.
B2 The palliative measures taken by the medical team helped alleviate the patient's symptoms.
C1 The palliative approach taken by the healthcare professionals focused on improving the patient's comfort.
C2 The palliative care team worked together to provide comprehensive support for the patient and their family.
formal The patient opted for palliative care to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
informal The doctor recommended palliative treatment to help ease the pain.
slang I heard palliative care can really help with making things more comfortable.
figurative Sometimes, a kind word can act as a palliative for a troubled mind.
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