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palliative

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






NOUN
alleviation
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Antonyms
STRONG




NOUN
mitigating circumstances
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NOUN
saving grace
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After she was banned by the Department of Social Services, Public Health records listed Barrientos as the administrator for Accord Hospice and Palliative Care in West Covina.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

Palliative care services in the UK are "the best in the world", he said, but services "can still improve more".

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

Shaklian, who often used aliases, submitted Medicare claims on behalf of seven healthcare providers across Los Angeles County, including a hospice company she owned, the Chateau d’Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care in Pasadena, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

Palliative services would include coordinated care from a team including medical professionals, specific information about the medical diagnosis, and guidance and support before, during and after birth.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Palliative treatment does not afford a permanent cure.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson




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