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