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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.nia.nih.gov › health › hospice-and-palliativeWhat Are Palliative Care and Hospice Care? | National ...

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   Palliative care is a resource for anyone living with a serious illness, such as heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and many others. Palliative care can be helpful at any stage of illness and is best provided soon after a person is diagnosed.

3. 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.

4. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › palliativePalliative 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. The availability of palliative care does not depend on whether your condition can be cured.

5. www.capc.org › about › palliative-carePalliative Care Definition | What is Palliative Care | Center ...

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   Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.

6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › articlesPalliative Care: What it Is & What’s Included

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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. Palliative care complements the care you receive from the providers in charge of your care plan.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Palliative_carePalliative care - Wikipedia

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   The World Health Organization (WHO) describes palliative care as "an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain, illnesses inc...

8. www.who.int › fact-sheets › detailPalliative 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.