English Explanatory Dictionary

palliator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An apologist; one who justifies or excuses atrocities by citing extenuating circumstances or positive aspects.
  2. Someone or something that palliates; A person or thing that soothes or reduces difficulties.
  3. A medical professional who provides palliative care.
  4. A device that allows a patient to control the amount of pain medication that is added into an intravenous drip; infusion pump.

Word forms

palliator palliators

Etymology

From palliate + -or.

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