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Glossary
Our glossary explains some of the medical and legal terms used in palliative care.
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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.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID)
A type of medication used to treat common aches and pains, and especially pain caused by inflammation. Best used under the direction of a health care provider, as they may thin the blood (increasing risk of bleeding), cause stomach upset and impair kidney function. Available with or without a prescription.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID)
A type of medication used to treat common aches and pains, and especially pain caused by inflammation. Best used under the direction of a health care provider, as they may thin the blood (increasing risk of bleeding), cause stomach upset and impair kidney function. Available with or without a prescription.
Opioid
A type of medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. Opioids are often started at a low dosage and gradually increased as needed until the pain is relieved or until side effects limit further increases. May be used in combination with other pain medications to improve their effectiveness. Requires a prescription.
Opioid
A type of medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. Opioids are often started at a low dosage and gradually increased as needed until the pain is relieved or until side effects limit further increases. May be used in combination with other pain medications to improve their effectiveness. Requires a prescription.
Pain
An unpleasant physical and emotional sensation caused when nerves send a message to the brain that there is damage to the body. Pain is experienced differently by different people and can be influenced by many factors, including fatigue, worry, anxiety, depression or sadness.
Pain
An unpleasant physical and emotional sensation caused when nerves send a message to the brain that there is damage to the body. Pain is experienced differently by different people and can be influenced by many factors, including fatigue, worry, anxiety, depression or sadness.