Glossary

Our glossary explains some of the medical and legal terms used in palliative care.

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F

Fatigue

Physical and mental tiredness leading to exhaustion. A lack of energy and motivation that does not seem to be relieved by sleep.

Fatigue

Physical and mental tiredness leading to exhaustion. A lack of energy and motivation that does not seem to be relieved by sleep.

Fecal impaction

A large unmoving mass of hard stool, usually in the large intestine. Fecal impaction, and bowel obstruction generally, can prevent bowel movements from occurring.

Fecal impaction

A large unmoving mass of hard stool, usually in the large intestine. Fecal impaction, and bowel obstruction generally, can prevent bowel movements from occurring.