🛌palliation

noun
/ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

Meaning

relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem

Example Sentences

Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.

Synonyms

relief, alleviation, mitigation, easing

Antonyms

exacerbation, aggravation

Collocations

palliation therapy, pain palliation, palliation measures

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