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Hospice
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A program that provides special care for people who are near the end of life and for their families, either at home, in freestanding facilities, or within hospitals. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An establishment that provides palliative and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families via physical, psychological, social and other forms of care. (NCI Thesaurus)
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