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palliative

[pal-ee-ey-tiv, -ee-uh-tiv] / ˈpæl iˌeɪ tɪv, -i ə tɪv /






NOUN
alleviation
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STRONG




NOUN
mitigating circumstances
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NOUN
saving grace
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End-of-life charity Marie Curie has estimated that the need for palliative care in Scotland will rise by almost 20% by 2050, with almost 11,000 more people requiring care each year than in 2025.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

He has repeatedly insisted that "it is not an either/or choice" between assisted dying and palliative care.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The SNP's Ruth Maguire, while also citing concerns about the cost of the proposals, said: "It's not a free choice if you do not have access to good palliative care."

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

McArthur said the debate "shone a light" on the crucial and often misunderstood palliative care sector.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

She drew close to Úrsula, trusting that she would know of some palliative for her attacks.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez