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Glossary
Our glossary explains some of the medical and legal terms used in palliative care.
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Analgesic
A type of medication used to relieve pain.
Analgesic
A type of medication used to relieve pain.
Anorexia
A persistent lack of appetite (having no desire to eat). Things that can affect a person’s appetite: illness, medication, medical treatments, pain, constipation or bowel obstruction, mouth sores, and anxiety or depression.
Anorexia
A persistent lack of appetite (having no desire to eat). Things that can affect a person’s appetite: illness, medication, medical treatments, pain, constipation or bowel obstruction, mouth sores, and anxiety or depression.
Antacid
A type of medication used to relieve acid indigestion, heartburn, gas and sour stomach. Available without a prescription.
Antacid
A type of medication used to relieve acid indigestion, heartburn, gas and sour stomach. Available without a prescription.
Antibiotic
A type of medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Requires a prescription.
Antibiotic
A type of medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Requires a prescription.
Anticipatory grief
Grieving a future loss. A common emotional response.
Anticipatory grief
Grieving a future loss. A common emotional response.