Alleviant (Noun)
Meaning
Remedy that alleviates pain without curing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new pain-relieving cream is just an alleviant that temporarily reduces inflammation, but it doesn't address the underlying cause of the injury.
- Her arthritis is manageable with the alleviant arthritis medication that lessens her joint pain, allowing her to lead an active lifestyle.
- The over-the-counter pain relievers only serve as alleviants, masking the symptoms rather than fixing the underlying issue of the migraines.
- In many cases, antihistamines are prescribed as alleviants to alleviate itchy ears but they do nothing to treat the root cause of the issue.
- Doctors often recommend certain treatments as alleviants to ease suffering but may later prescribe more targeted treatments to address the illness itself.