Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Behandelingen en Remedies
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preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms

antiseptisch, desinfecterend
preventing infection by avoiding contamination with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens

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

balsem, zalf
the cleansing of the bowels by using a substance that causes evacuation

darmreiniging, catharsis
an object, medicine, or remedy thought to have universal healing properties

wondermiddel, panacee
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

euthanasie, zachte dood
having a softening or soothing effect on the skin

verzachtend, kalmerend
a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness

nostrum, kwakzalversmiddel
relieving symptoms without curing the underlying cause

palliatief, symptomatisch
to soothe the pain of an illness without curing it

verlichten, verzachten
indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

gezond, bevorderlijk voor de gezondheid
something that is believed to cure any disease or illness

panacee, wondermiddel
having a positive effect on physical well-being

heilzaam, gezondheidsbevorderend
causing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive

slaapverwekkend, sufmakend
to make something, such as an emotion, less intense

verlichten, kalmeren
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