transcription, транскрипция: [ [PAL-ee-yuh-tiv] ]
Care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease. The goal ofpalliative care is to prevent or treat as early as possible the symptoms of the disease, side effects caused by treatment of the disease, and psychological, social, and spiritual problems related to the disease or its treatment. Also called comfort care, supportive care, and symptom management.