| 单词 | hospice |
| 释义 | hospice /hos"pis/, n. 1. a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims, strangers, etc., esp. one kept by a religious order. 2. Med. a. a health-care facility for the terminally ill that emphasizes pain control and emotional support for the patient and family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life. b. a similar program of care and support for the terminally ill at home. [1810-20; < F < L hospitium HOSPITIUM] |
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