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palliation

noun/ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

C1CEFR level
70/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

Treatment aimed at relieving symptoms rather than curing the underlying disease.

A short course of radiotherapy provided effective palliation of the patient's bone pain.

Topic: Oncology in Medical English

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