end-of-life en · NOUN
Meanings
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(attributive, often, uncountable) The termination of the sale of or support for goods and services.
That operating system version is approaching end-of-life.
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(attributive, often, uncountable) The time near death; (attributively) concerning medical care options for patients who are considered critically ill with prognosis of approaching death.
end-of-life palliative care
This is but one example of the hard decisions that must be made near end of life.
Hospice provides end-of-life care for a period usually lasting a few days or a few weeks; occasionally patients recover unexpectedly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| end of life | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (2)
pt fim do serviço (Termination of the sale of or support for goods and services) · pt fim de vida (Termination of the sale of or support for goods and services)