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
He said palliative care was "not in the strong position it should be".
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 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
The purpose-built centre provides long-term residential and respite care, as well as palliative care for the most complex cases.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
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