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Terminally-ill

Definition:

Terminally-ill refers to a medical condition or disease that has reached an advanced stage and is not curable, ultimately leading to the person's death.

Senses:

1. Adjective - Having a terminal illness:

The term 'terminally-ill' is used to describe individuals who are suffering from an incurable medical condition that is expected to result in death. This condition could be a result of a chronic disease, cancer, or any other irreversible health condition.

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2. Adverb - In a terminally ill manner:

The term 'terminally-ill' can also be used as an adverb to describe actions, behaviors, or treatments related to the condition of being terminally ill.

Example sentence:

He smiled terminally-ill, finding comfort in the warmth of his loved ones by his side.

3. Noun - A person who is terminally ill:

As a noun, 'terminally-ill' refers to an individual who is facing a life-threatening illness with no hope for a cure. It emphasizes the patient's condition and their need for specialized care and support.

Example sentence:

The organization offers a range of services to terminally-ill, including counseling and pain management.

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