hospice
/ˈhɑspɪs/ noun B2- A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order.
- The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.
- A specialized facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill.
Plural hospices
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