palliative

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the relief of pain and discomfort, especially in terminal illness.

• noun

  A treatment that provides relief from the symptoms of a disease or condition, without curing it.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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hospice , relieve , grieve , sieve

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Variants

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palliative , palliatively , palliatives

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Etymology

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From Latin palliativus, from pallium, a cloak or mantle, from palere to be visible, to appear.

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Trivia

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1. Palliative care is not just for cancer patients, but can also be used for those with chronic conditions such as heart failure, COPD, and HIV/AIDS.

2. Palliative care is not the same as hospice care, although hospice is a type of palliative care.

3. Palliative care can be provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, hospices, and patients' homes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hospice care: A type of care for terminally ill patients that focuses on providing comfort and symptom relief, rather than curing the disease.

2. Palliative care team: A multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals who provide palliative care to patients and their families.

3. Symptom management: The process of relieving or reducing the symptoms of a disease or condition, without curing it.

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Culture

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In literature and art, palliative is often used to describe the comfort and relief provided to those facing terminal illness or end-of-life care. It can also be used metaphorically to describe any action or measure taken to alleviate pain or discomfort.

How to Memorize "palliative"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person receiving comforting care and relief from their symptoms, especially during end-of-life care.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'palliative' with the idea of comfort and relief, especially for those facing terminal illness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Palliative care provides comfort and relief' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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