PALLIATIVE


Meaning of PALLIATIVE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' pa-l ē - ˌ ā -tiv, ' pal-y ə -

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

: serving to palliate < palliative surgery> < palliative care>

– pal · lia · tive · ly adverb

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