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Glossary
Our glossary explains some of the medical and legal terms used in palliative care.
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Malignancy
A condition caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Used to refer to a cancer tumor or to cancer generally.
Malignancy
A condition caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Used to refer to a cancer tumor or to cancer generally.
Malignant
Growing uncontrollably and abnormally. Used to describe the cells of a cancer tumor or cancer generally.
Malignant
Growing uncontrollably and abnormally. Used to describe the cells of a cancer tumor or cancer generally.
Metastasis
The spread of a malignant disease from one part of the body to another, caused by the movement of malignant cells through the blood or lymphatic system.
Metastasis
The spread of a malignant disease from one part of the body to another, caused by the movement of malignant cells through the blood or lymphatic system.
Mottling
Irregular, purple, patchy discolorations of the skin resulting from slowed blood circulation. One of the physical changes that appear as death nears.
Mottling
Irregular, purple, patchy discolorations of the skin resulting from slowed blood circulation. One of the physical changes that appear as death nears.