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   pal·li·a·tive

   /ˈpalēˌādiv/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a medicine or form of medical care) relieving symptoms without dealing with the cause of the condition: "palliative drugs"
   • ▪ (of an action) intended to alleviate a problem without addressing the underlying cause: "short-term palliative measures had been taken"

   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"
   • ▪ an action that is intended to alleviate a problem without addressing the underlying cause: "social projects presented as palliatives for the urban crisis"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as an adjective): from French palliatif, -ive or medieval Latin palliativus, from the verb palliare ‘to cloak’ (see palliate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. palliatively adverb

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

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   The meaning of PALLIATIVE is serving to palliate. How to use palliative in a sentence.

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

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   Aug 5, 2020 · Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness.

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

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   a drug or medical treatment that reduces pain without curing the cause of the pain: Most of the AIDS research community were either working on vaccines for prevention or on stronger palliatives. The substance has been consumed as a palliative by indigenous groups in Appalachia. formal.

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

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   Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Patients in palliative care may receive medical care for their symptoms, or palliative care, along with treatment intended to cure their serious illness.

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

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   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.

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

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   Apr 22, 2022 · Palliative (pal-lee-uh-tiv) care is a specialized form of care that provides symptom relief, comfort and support to individuals living with serious illnesses. It also provides support to caregivers and those impacted by a loved one’s condition.

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

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   Feb 4, 2022 · Bottom line. Palliative care is a growing field of medicine. It aims to improve the quality of life of people with serious or life-altering illnesses. Each person’s care varies but can...

9. www.cancer.org › cancer › managing-cancerWhat Is Palliative Care? | Symptom Management for Cancer

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   Palliative care is a special approach to caring for anyone with serious illness, such as cancer. Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life by helping patients and caregivers manage the symptoms of a serious illness and side effects of treatment.

10. newsinhealth.nih.gov › 2023 › 10What is Palliative Care? - NIH News in Health

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    Palliative care is a specialized type of medical care for people who have a serious or life-threatening illness. It can help relieve pain, discomfort, stress, and other symptoms. It aims to improve quality of life when a person is seriously ill.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › medical › palliative carePalliative care Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Medical

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    : medical and related care provided to a patient with a serious, life-threatening, or terminal illness that is not intended to provide curative treatment but rather to manage symptoms, relieve pain and discomfort, improve quality of life, and meet the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the patient.