Palliative: meaning, definitions and examples

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palliative

 

[ หˆpรฆl.i.ษ™.tษชv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

medical care

Palliative refers to a type of medical care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life for both the patient and their family. It can be provided alongside curative treatments or as the main focus of care when a curative approach is no longer possible. This approach is holistic, considering emotional, spiritual, and social well-being in addition to physical health.

Synonyms

comforting, relieving, soothing

Examples of usage

  • The palliative care team visited the patient to discuss symptom management.
  • Hospice programs often provide palliative care for terminally ill patients.
  • She received palliative treatment to ease her pain and suffering.
Context #2 | Noun

medical treatment

Palliative can also refer to the specific type of treatment that aims to alleviate the suffering caused by serious illnesses. Palliative treatments do not aim to cure the underlying disease but instead focus on providing comfort and support to improve the patient's quality of life. This approach is vital for patients with chronic or terminal illnesses, helping them manage pain and other distressing symptoms.

Synonyms

comfort care, supportive care, symptom relief

Examples of usage

  • Palliative is essential in the care of patients with advanced cancer.
  • She chose palliative over aggressive treatments due to her condition.
  • The hospital offers various palliative options for patients and families.

Translations

Translations of the word "palliative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paliativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฒเฅ‡เคŸเคฟเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช palliativ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paliatif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปั–ะฐั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paliatywny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทฉๅ’Œ็š„ (ใ‹ใ‚“ใ‚ใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท palliatif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paliativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท palyatif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™„ํ™”์˜ (์™„ํ™”์ )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุณูŽูƒูู‘ู† (ู…ูุณูŽูƒูู‘ู†ูŽุงุช)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paliativnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ paliatรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅง‘ๆฏ็š„ (gลซxว de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paliativen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pallรญatรญv

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะปะปั–ะฐั‚ะธะฒั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palyativ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paliativo

Etymology

The term 'palliative' is derived from the Latin word 'palliare,' which means 'to cloak' or 'to cover.' This reflects the intention behind palliative care to cloak or alleviate the distress caused by severe health conditions rather than to treat or cure the disease itself. The use of the term in modern medical contexts emerged in the late 20th century when healthcare began to recognize the importance of addressing patient comfort and quality of life as integral aspects of serious illness management. Over time, the philosophy of palliative care has grown to include not only pain management but also emotional and spiritual support for both patients and their families, emphasizing a holistic approach to healthcare.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,797, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.