| palliative care |
Treatment to relieve, rather than cure, symptoms caused by cancer. Palliative care can help people live more comfortably.
Ãâó: www.us.novartisoncology.com/info/treatments/chemot...
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| palliative care |
Treatment that is not intended to be curative, but to relieve or alleviate symptoms.
Ãâó: www.carlecancercenter.com/glossary.htm
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| palladium |
a statue of Pallas-Athena (hence the name) reputedly stolen from Troy and subsequently brought to Italy by Aeneas. It was held in great reverence by the Romans who, because of its renowned protective powers, regarded it as the guardian of their city. David Sear
Ãâó: www.davidrsear.com/academy/roman_glossary.html
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| palladium |
A silver white metallic element belonging to the platinum group. Somewhat less expensive than platinum, it also does not tarnish, has good working properties and weighs only a little more than half as much making it a favored for use in large earrings. Palladium is sometimes alloyed with gold to obtain a greenish tint.
Ãâó: www.lenim.com/antique_jewelry_glossary.asp
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| pallor |
pale or abnormally white skin color palpate
Ãâó: www.eecreg5.org/moulage/glossary.htm
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