What does palliative mean?
adjectiveProviding relief from pain or discomfort without curing the underlying cause. Relieving or alleviating a problem or difficulty without solving it.
Example
"The palliative care team worked to improve the patient's quality of life, rather than focusing on a cure for their illness."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.