palliative - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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(of a medicine or form of medical care) relieving symptoms without dealing with the cause of the condition

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palliative drugs

the treatment is primarily palliative

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(noun)

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a medicine or form of medical care that relieves symptoms without dealing with the cause of the condition

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at present, available treatments are only palliatives and no curative drugs are available yet

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