palliatively
/ˈpæliˌeɪtɪvli/
adverb
- In a way that provides relief from symptoms without curing the underlying disease.
- Doctors sometimes treat infections palliatively when a cure is not possible.
- The therapy was applied palliatively to improve the patient's quality of life.
- The medication was used palliatively to manage the patient's pain.
- In a way that makes a problem seem less serious without actually solving it.
- The government responded palliatively, offering temporary aid instead of fixing the system.
- He spoke palliatively, trying to calm fears without addressing the real issues.
- The company acted palliatively by giving refunds but not changing its policy.
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