hospice

中文： 临终关怀、安养院

1. A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order. (countable, dated)
2. 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. (uncountable)
3. A specialized facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill. (countable)

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