palliator

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   An apologist

   An apologist; one who justifies or excuses atrocities by citing extenuating circumstances or positive aspects.

   • We never have been, are not, and never will be, directly or indirectly, the apologists or palliators of duelling.
   • The palliator of slavery assures the abolitionists that their benevolence is perfectly quixotic — that the negroes are happy and contented, and have no desire to change their lot.
2. 2

   Someone or something that palliates

   Someone or something that palliates; A person or thing that soothes or reduces difficulties.

   • The only charm within the hated walls of my prison had ceased to exist ; the galling chain of slavery threatened to crush me — for the soother, the palliator, the dear, dear friend of my bosom no longer felt a participation in my sorrows.
   • A sense of humour is man's true palliator.
   • Insofar as home ownership may exacerbate the impact of ageing populations by facilitating lower participation rates for older workers, the same features of home ownership also provide a potential palliator.
3. 3

   A medical professional who provides palliative care.

   • The worst motivation and professional circumstances for the palliator would be the slowly dawning frustration of a scientifically orientated doctor who realizes the failure of a scientific career.
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      A device that allows a patient to control the amount of pain medication that is added…

      A device that allows a patient to control the amount of pain medication that is added into an intravenous drip; infusion pump.

      • A more sophisticated device is the Newcastle interactive palliator, in which a continuous low-dose intravenous infusion is combined with patient-operated demand increment.
      • Intravenous drugs may be given by drip, syringe pump or in special apparatus such as the Cardiff palliator (Evans et al. 1976).

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