That relieves the symptoms of a disease or condition without dealing with the underlying cause.

That palliates (in various senses of the verb).

Of a cure: superficial or temporary.

= palliative, adj.

That alleviates something; characterized by or tending towards alleviation.

= alleviating, adj.

Medicine. Designating medical treatment that is intended to maintain basic physiological functions (esp. circulation, respiration, and nutrition)…