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Definitions for Hospice
[1] a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims, strangers, etc., especially one kept by a religious order.
[2] Medicine/Medical . 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. a similar program of care and support for the terminally ill at home.
[3] a nursing home that specializes in caring for the terminally ill
[4] Also called: hospitium (hɒˈspɪtɪəm ) plural hospitia (hɒˈspɪtɪə ) archaic a place of shelter for travellers, esp one kept by a monastic order
Words related to Hospice
shelter, clinic, ward, infirmary, sanitarium, surgery, asylum, institution, sanatorium
Words nearby Hospice
hoshana rabbah, hosier, hosiery, hosing, hosp., hospice, hospitable, hospital, hospital bed, hospital corner, hospital formulary
Origin of Hospice
1810–20; < French < Latin hospitium hospitium
Word origin for Hospice
C19: from French, from Latin hospitium hospitality, from hospes guest, host 1
Synonyms for Hospice
clinic, emergency room, health service, infirmary, nursing home, sanitarium, shelter, ward, asylum, institution, sanatorium, surgery, rest home, sick bay