Terminal_illness Terminal_illness

Terminal illness - Definition and Overview
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Terminal illness is a medical term popularized in the 20th century for an active and progressive disease which cannot be cured easily by popular medicinal practice. Curative treatment is not viewed as appropriate. Palliative care is often prescribed.

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