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ease

verb \ˈēz\
easedeas·ing

Medical Definition of EASE

transitive verb
1
:  to free from something that pains, disquiets, or burdens <eased and comforted the sick>
2
:  to take away or lessen :  alleviate <took an aspirin to ease the pain>
intransitive verb
:  to give freedom or relief (as from pain or discomfort) <a hot bath often eases and relaxes>

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