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Hospice: meaning, definitions and examples

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hospice

 

[ หˆhษ’spษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

healthcare facility

A hospice is a type of healthcare facility that focuses on providing care for patients with terminal illnesses. The goal of hospice care is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and their families, rather than seeking to cure the illness. It includes physical, emotional, and spiritual support.

Synonyms

end-of-life care, palliative care, terminal care

Examples of usage

  • She chose to spend her final days in a hospice.
  • The hospice provided compassionate care to the terminally ill.
  • Families often find solace in hospice support services.

Translations

Translations of the word "hospice" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hospรญcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‰เคธเฅเคชเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hospiz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hospice

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพัะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hospicjum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใ‚นใƒ”ใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hospice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hospicio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hospis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ์Šคํ”ผ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุดูู‰ ู…ุฎุตุต ู„ู„ุฑุนุงูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hospic

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hospic

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธด็ปˆๅ…ณๆ€€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hospic

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hospรญs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพัะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hospis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hospicio

Word origin

The term 'hospice' originates from the Latin word 'hospitium', which means 'hospitality' or 'guesthouse'. This word itself is derived from 'hospes', meaning 'guest' or 'host'. Historically, hospices were established as places of shelter and care for travelers and pilgrims. In the 19th century, the concept evolved with the establishment of specialized care for the terminally ill, spearheaded by Dame Cicely Saunders, who founded the first modern hospice, St. Christopher's Hospice, in London in 1967. This innovation emphasized the importance of palliative care and the dignity of patients in their final stages of life. Today, hospices are recognized as essential services in healthcare, offering support not only to patients but also to their families during such a critical time.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,448, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.