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

antisséptico, desinfetante
preventing infection by avoiding contamination with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens

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

bálsamo, pomada
the cleansing of the bowels by using a substance that causes evacuation

purgação, catarse
an object, medicine, or remedy thought to have universal healing properties

panaceia, remédio universal
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

eutanásia, morte suave
having a softening or soothing effect on the skin

emoliente, suavizante
a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness

nostrum, remédio de charlatão
relieving symptoms without curing the underlying cause

paliativo, sintomático
to soothe the pain of an illness without curing it

aliviar, mitigar
indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

salubre, benéfico para a saúde
something that is believed to cure any disease or illness

panaceia, remédio universal
causing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive

soporífero, hipnótico
to make something, such as an emotion, less intense

acalmar, aliviar
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