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palliative

/ˈpalɪətɪv/ /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/

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noun

Linderungsmittel, Palliativmittel

Something that palliates, particularly a palliative medicine.

Examples :

"The radiation and chemotherapy were only palliatives."

Die Bestrahlung und Chemotherapie waren nur Linderungsmittel.

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adjective

Lindernd, mildernd

Serving to palliate; serving to extenuate or mitigate.

Examples :

"The school offered a palliative solution by allowing students to retake the test, hoping to lessen the anxiety surrounding failing grades. "

Die Schule bot eine lindernde Lösung an, indem sie den Schülern erlaubte, den Test zu wiederholen, in der Hoffnung, die Angst vor schlechten Noten zu verringern.

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adjective

Lindernd, palliativ

Minimising the progression of a disease and relieving undesirable symptoms for as long as possible, rather than attempting to cure the (usually incurable) disease.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended palliative care to focus on managing the patient's pain and discomfort from their advanced cancer, rather than trying to cure it. "

Der Arzt empfahl eine palliative Behandlung, um sich auf die Schmerzbehandlung und das Unbehagen des Patienten durch seinen fortgeschrittenen Krebs zu konzentrieren, anstatt zu versuchen, ihn zu heilen.

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