pal·li·a·tive (păl'ē-ā'tĭv, -ē-ə-tĭv)
adj.

1. Tending or serving to palliate.
2. Relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure.

n.
One that palliates, especially a palliative drug or medicine.

palliatively pal'li·a'tive·ly adv.

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