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Animal Health

End of Life

TermDefinition
Geriatrics Branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and aging people
Hospice Facility or program designed to provide a caring environment to meet the physical and emotional needs of the terminally ill
Incontinence Involuntary urination or defecation
Hirsutism Abnormally excessive hair growth associated with Cushing disease in horses and ponies
Bereavement State of sadness, grief, and mourning after the loss of a loved one
Grief Process The emotional process that one experiences when anticipating or following the loss of an object of attachment
Compassion The quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanted to do something about it
Euthanasia Greek for "good sleep"; method of intentionally ending a life to relieve suffering
Denial Normal defense that saves to buffer an individual from some unbearable news or shock
Bargaining Stage of grief experienced as conscious or unconscious attempts to control the situation or refute the loss
Anger Stage of grief during which anger is the primary emotion expressed directly, indirectly, and specifically or generally
Depression Actual grief; sorrow
Resolution Stage during which there is no longer anger or depression, but acceptance
Catharsis The release of pent-up emotions with resulting alleviation of symptoms
Validation Process of understanding and expressing acceptance of another person's emotional state
Barbiturates Nervous system depressants used to induce sleep, and in high doses, as anesthetics and euthanasia agents
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