释义
[ hos -pis ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈhɒs pɪs / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims, strangers, etc., especially one kept by a religious order.
Medicine/Medical . a healthcare facility for the terminally ill that emphasizes pain control and emotional support for the patient and family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life. a similar program of care and support for the terminally ill at home or in a nursing home. Origin of hospice First recorded in 1810–20; from French, from Latin hospitium “hospitable reception, entertainment”; see hospitium
Words nearby hospice Hoshana Rabbah, hosier, hosiery, hosing, hosp., hospice , hospitable, hospital, hospital bed, hospital corner, Hospitaler
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Example sentences from the Web for hospice The next evening, Romero was saying mass in the chapel at the hospice where he lived in a tiny room near the infirm and the dying.
Why Pope Francis Wants to Declare Murdered Archbishop Romero a Saint | Christopher Dickey| August 24, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Thomas J. Foley died Friday in hospice care in Washington at age 84.
The Speaker Who Spoke for the Whole House | Eleanor Clift| October 18, 2013| DAILY BEAST
He has also demonstrated compassion for AIDS victims, washing and kissing the feet of 12 patients in a hospice in 2001.
Introducing Pope Francis, Your New Papa | Eliza Shapiro, Lizzie Crocker| March 14, 2013| DAILY BEAST
The list also includes 14 hospitals, 14 assaults in schools, and even a hospice for the dying.
Jimmy Savile Report: BBC Presenter Sexually Abused More Than 200 Minors | Peter Jukes| January 11, 2013| DAILY BEAST
When I was first called and told that George McGovern was in hospice care, I was overwhelmed with sadness.
Robert Shrum on Friend George McGovern, the Prophet Politician | Robert Shrum| October 22, 2012| DAILY BEAST
They entered the hospice of the monastery, intending to rest there for a week or two, and then to resume their journey.
A Reading Book in Irish History | P. W. Joyce
"Prince Jan was born in the Hospice ," the old man told them.
Prince Jan, St. Bernard | Forrestine C. Hooker
He remembered all the dogs at the Hospice had talked about the place where there was never any snow.
Prince Jan, St. Bernard | Forrestine C. Hooker
The foundation of the Hospice dates from 1443, as the date on its carven portal shows.
Castles and Chateaux of Old Burgundy | Francis Miltoun
While in the hospice , they studied and had frequent theological conferences.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XXXI, 1640 | Diego Aduarte
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British Dictionary definitions for hospice noun plural hospices a nursing home that specializes in caring for the terminally ill
Also called: hospitium (hɒˈspɪtɪəm ) plural hospitia (hɒˈspɪtɪə ) archaic a place of shelter for travellers, esp one kept by a monastic order
Word Origin for hospice C19: from French, from Latin hospitium hospitality, from hospes guest, host 1
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Words related to hospice nursing home, shelter, clinic, ward, infirmary, emergency room, sanitarium, surgery, asylum, institution, sanatorium, rest home, sick bay
Medical definitions for hospice n. A program or facility that provides palliative care and attends to the emotional, spiritual, social, and financial needs of terminally ill patients at a facility or at a patient's home.
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