palliatory

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the alleviation of pain, especially physical discomfort or distress.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with palliatory
calliatory , halliard

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Variants

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palliate , palliated , palliates , palliating , palliation , palliations , palliator , palliators

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Etymology

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From Latin palliator, from pallium, a cloak, because it was used to soothe and cover.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'palliative' comes from the Latin word 'pallium', which means 'cloak'.

2. Palliative care is not only for terminally ill patients, but also for those with chronic diseases or disabilities.

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Related Concepts

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1. hospice care: A type of palliative care provided in a specialized facility for terminally ill patients.

2. palliative surgery: A surgical intervention aimed at improving quality of life rather than curing a disease.

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Culture

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In medicine, palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients by preventing and relieving suffering, through the early identification, assessment, and treatment of pain and other physical, emotional, social, and spiritual problems.

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