Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
terminal-illness
noun
/ˈtɜːrmɪnəl ˈɪlnəs/
Definition
A terminal illness is a disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated and is expected to result in death.
Examples
- His doctor informed him that he had been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
- Many families struggle to cope when a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness.
- After living with a terminal illness for several years, she focused on making the most of her time left.
Meaning
This term is used to describe illnesses that are progressing and are likely to lead to the death of the patient in a short period of time.
Synonyms
- End-stage illness
- Life-threatening condition
- Advanced illness
