n.缓和；辩解；减轻
Aggressive investigation and early surgery is the only method for providing palliation to these patients, but morbidity and mortality remain high and the prognosis is poor. 对于肺癌合并有胃肠道转移的病人而言，积极检查与早期开刀是提供缓和治疗的唯一方法，然而致病率及死亡率却仍然居高不下且预后极差。
Unlike aailable nonoperatie therapy, this approach offers an excellent means of symptomatic palliation and local disease control. 与非手术疗法不同，该疗法能极为有效的减轻症状并控制局部病灶。
