palliative
/ˈpæɫiətɪv/
Relieving symptoms without curing the underlying condition
palliative in a sentence
“Palliative care focuses on quality of life for terminal patients.”
Origin of palliative
From Latin palliare (to cloak, conceal), from pallium (cloak)
Related Words
remission
Temporary or permanent decrease in disease symptoms
prophylactic
Intended to prevent disease
idiopathic
Of unknown cause
iatrogenic
Caused by medical treatment or examination
comorbidity
The presence of additional diseases alongside a primary condition
triage
Assigning degrees of urgency to decide treatment order