Palliation (noun)

The act of alleviating the symptoms of a disease or disorder without curing it.

Origin:

Late latin palliatio(n-), from latin palliare 'to cover, veil'.

Examples:

1. The cancer patient was given palliation to relieve the pain and make them more comfortable.
2. The goal of palliation is to improve quality of life for patients with serious or terminal illness.
3. The palliative care team focuses on palliation rather than cure, providing emotional and practical support.
4. The doctor said that the medication would provide only palliation, not a cure for the patient's condition.
5. The hospice provided both palliation and end-of-life care to patients and their families.