10.5 Death, Dying & Hospice

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biodegradable

Able to break down naturally through microorganisms

<p>Able to break down naturally through microorganisms</p>
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cheyne-stokes

A breathing pattern with cycles of deeper, shallower, and absent breathing, often near death

<p>A breathing pattern with cycles of deeper, shallower, and absent breathing, often near death</p>
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cliche

An overused expression that may sound impersonal or dismissive

<p>An overused expression that may sound impersonal or dismissive</p>
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end of life care

Care focused on comfort, dignity, and support as a person approaches death

<p>Care focused on comfort, dignity, and support as a person approaches death</p>
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expire

A healthcare term meaning to die

<p>A healthcare term meaning to die</p>
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grieving process

The emotional and personal response to loss

<p>The emotional and personal response to loss</p>
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life support systems

Equipment or treatments that maintain vital body functions

<p>Equipment or treatments that maintain vital body functions</p>
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mottling

Blotchy purple or blue skin discoloration caused by reduced circulation, often near death

<p>Blotchy purple or blue skin discoloration caused by reduced circulation, often near death</p>
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palliative care

Care that relieves symptoms and improves quality of life during serious illness

<p>Care that relieves symptoms and improves quality of life during serious illness</p>
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postmortem care

Respectful care of the body after death

<p>Respectful care of the body after death</p>
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rigor mortis

Stiffening of the body muscles after death

<p>Stiffening of the body muscles after death</p>
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terminal illness

An illness expected to lead to death and not be cured

<p>An illness expected to lead to death and not be cured</p>
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terminally ill

Having an illness expected to result in death

<p>Having an illness expected to result in death</p>
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