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palliative

/ˈpalɪətɪv/ /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/

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noun

Palliatif

Something that palliates, particularly a palliative medicine.

Examples :

"The radiation and chemotherapy were only palliatives."

La radiothérapie et la chimiothérapie n'étaient que des palliatifs.

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adjective

Palliatif, atténuant

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. "

L'école a proposé une solution palliative en permettant aux élèves de repasser le test, dans l'espoir de réduire l'anxiété liée aux mauvaises notes.

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adjective

Palliatif

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. "

Le médecin a recommandé des soins palliatifs pour se concentrer sur la gestion de la douleur et de l'inconfort du patient atteint d'un cancer avancé, plutôt que d'essayer de le guérir.

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