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TOPIK 6noun

완화의료

wanhwauiryo [완화이료]

완화의료가 · 완화의료를

palliative care

Example

완화의료는 환자의 고통을 줄이는 데 중점을 둡니다.

Palliative care focuses on reducing the patient's suffering.

Word parts

완 slow화 harmonize의 heal료 cure

Literally 'easing medical care' — soothing, not curing.