adverb
- in a way that reduces pain or suffering without curing the underlying cause
Usage: medical
Examples
- The medication was used palliatively to manage her chronic pain.
- The treatment worked palliatively but did not address the root problem.
- Doctors approached the terminal illness palliatively, focusing on comfort.
- The therapy helped palliatively during the recovery period.
- Pain relievers work palliatively to provide temporary relief.
- The hospice care was administered palliatively to ease suffering.