MeGelzés

Megelzés is a Hungarian noun that denotes the act or result of relieving or satisfying something. The term is used to express relief from discomfort, pain, or distress, and can also refer to the fulfillment of a need or requirement. It appears in medical, psychological, and everyday language to describe achieving alleviation rather than simply addressing a problem.

In medical and health contexts, megelzés refers to the outcome of treatments, therapies, or medications that reduce symptoms or burdens on the patient. In psychology and mental health, it can describe relief from anxiety, stress, or emotional distress following intervention. In social and economic discussions, megelzés can denote the alleviation of hardship or the improvement of living conditions for individuals or communities. The concept is closely related to, but not identical with, terms such as enyhítés (relief or easing), csillapítás (calming or soothing), or kielégítés (fulfillment of a need).

Linguistic notes: megelzés is formed with the prefix meg- and the nominal suffix -zés, indicating a process or outcome. It is commonly contrasted with megelőzés (prevention) and with elégedettség (satisfaction or contentment). In practical language, more frequent synonyms may be enyhítés or csillapítás, depending on the nuance (physical relief vs. emotional relief).

See also: enyhítés, csillapítás, kielégítés, megelégedés, megelőzés.