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alleviate

[uh-lee-vee-eyt] / əˈli viˌeɪt /


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There are adjustments clinicians can make to alleviate pain during pap smears, such as applying lube to the speculum, using a smaller one, or even allowing patients to insert the device themselves.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

The molasses-like material also contains salicylic acid, or aspirin, which can alleviate pain.

From National Geographic • Nov. 15, 2023

Elbarbary and his team's primary goal was to measure CBD and CBG's separate abilities to alleviate pain in mice.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

NBC: Allen and Stafford combined for 77 touchdown passes last year, but the possibility of a shootout rests with Stafford, who reportedly underwent an offseason procedure to alleviate pain in his elbow.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2022

Why, he has spent his whole life in striving against all odds to alleviate pain.

From Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose by Allen, Grant




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