palliative care
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of palliative care
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The child was born with Amish lethal microcephaly, a rare genetic disorder associated with a severely shortened life expectancy, and had been receiving palliative care since shortly after birth.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
In Wetherby, Martin House Children's Hospice provides palliative care and respite for children and young people who have serious illnesses.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
It follows widespread criticism earlier this month, when departmental officials accepted the Stormont Health Committee's inquiry recommendations on palliative care, but said there was not the money to fully implement them.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Theisen sees the issue somewhat differently in her work with palliative care patients facing life-limiting illnesses.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2026
Beyond a certain age—75 or 80—spending should be on palliative care, he says, rather than costly interventions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
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