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Glossary
Our glossary explains some of the medical and legal terms used in palliative care.
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Intravenous
Within or into a vein. A method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein. Also known as IV therapy.
Intravenous
Within or into a vein. A method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein. Also known as IV therapy.
Laxative
A food, medication or other substance used to produce bowel movements. Most often used to treat constipation.
Laxative
A food, medication or other substance used to produce bowel movements. Most often used to treat constipation.
Living will
A document that outlines treatment decisions a patient wants made if he or she is unable to communicate or make decisions in the future. See Advance care plan.
Living will
A document that outlines treatment decisions a patient wants made if he or she is unable to communicate or make decisions in the future. See Advance care plan.
Malignancy
A condition caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Used to refer to a cancer tumor or to cancer generally.
Malignancy
A condition caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Used to refer to a cancer tumor or to cancer generally.
Malignant
Growing uncontrollably and abnormally. Used to describe the cells of a cancer tumor or cancer generally.
Malignant
Growing uncontrollably and abnormally. Used to describe the cells of a cancer tumor or cancer generally.