hospice

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable|dated}} A [[lodging]] for [[pilgrim]]s or the [[destitute]], normally provided by a [[monastic]] [[order]].
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} 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.
3. {{lb|en|countable}} A specialized facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill.

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