Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Trattamenti e Rimedi
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preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms

antisettico, disinfettante
preventing infection by avoiding contamination with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens

asettico
a healing or soothing substance with a nice smell applied to the skin in order to relieve pain, irritation, or discomfort

balsamo
the cleansing of the bowels by using a substance that causes evacuation

purgazione, catarsi
an object, medicine, or remedy thought to have universal healing properties

panacea
the intentional act of ending a person's life painlessly and without their consent, typically to relieve suffering from a terminal illness or irreversible condition

eutanasia, morte dolce
having a softening or soothing effect on the skin

emolliente, lenitivo
a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness

nostrum, rimedio da ciarlatano
relieving symptoms without curing the underlying cause

palliativo, sintomatico
to soothe the pain of an illness without curing it

lenire, attenuare
indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

salubre
something that is believed to cure any disease or illness

panacea
causing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive

soporifero
to make something, such as an emotion, less intense

placare, attenuare
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