hospice: Meaning and Definition of

hos•pice

1. a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims, strangers, etc., esp. one kept by a religious order.
1. a health-care 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.
2. a similar program of care and support for the terminally ill at home.