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terminal illness

Etymology: L, terminalis + ON, illr, bad

an advanced stage of a disease with an unfavorable prognosis and no known cure.

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terminal,

adj 1. near or approaching an end, such as a terminal bronchiole or a terminal illness.
n 2. an input/output device that has a two-way communication capability with a computer.

terminal, computer,

n a device in a system or communications network at which data can either enter or leave.

terminal hinge position,

n See position, hinge, terminal.

terminal illness,

n an advanced stage of a disease with an unfavorable prognosis and no known cure.

terminal jaw relation record,

n See record, terminal jaw relation.

terminal plane,

n ideal molar relationship in the primary dentition when in centric occlusion.

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Patient discussion about Terminal patient.

Q. I heard that HIV is no longer considered a terminal illness?!? I saw a T.V. program about it and they said it’s a “chronic disease”. What does that means?? Is it true?

A. It’s true, it’s no longer considered terminal, but believe me, don’t throw away your condoms…the medication prolongs life and give you a chance to live but they are expensive and have nasty side effects. Enough to make you consider stop using them, and then the HIV comes back like nothing happened. Protect your self. It’s MUCH cheaper and wiser..