palliatives

noun

Definition of palliativesnext
plural of palliative
1
as in sedatives

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as in medicines

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  1. medicines
  2. balms
  3. solutions
Noun
  • Europe’s medicines regulator has started a review of whether a drug used to treat male balding can be linked to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Since then, researchers have been recognized annually for basic science investigations that have led to life-saving medicines and treatments; major social and behavioral insights; and technological advances involving national security, energy, the environment, communications, and public health.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of medicines
Noun
  • And luckily this Prime Day, there are dozens of lip balms and moisturizers on sale.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
  • A lot of balms contain humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid—which are great for pulling water into the skin.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of balms
Noun
  • For business development leaders, emphasizing how automation and AI solutions can help companies operate efficiently despite workforce gaps is key.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Our goal is to drive innovation in this space by integrating AI to boost efficiency and accuracy in all our solutions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of solutions
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