Pronunciation: /ˈtɜrmɪnəl keɪs/
noun A person who is suffering from a disease or condition that is expected to lead to death
A1 My grandma is a terminal case, but she is still fighting bravely.
A2 The doctor diagnosed him as a terminal case, giving him only a few months to live.
B1 The hospital is providing palliative care for terminal cases in the hospice wing.
B2 The family struggled to come to terms with the fact that their loved one was a terminal case.
C1 The medical team is working tirelessly to find a cure for terminal cases of a rare genetic disease.
C2 Despite being labeled a terminal case, the patient remained optimistic and focused on enjoying each day to the fullest.
adjective Referring to a situation or condition that is incurable or cannot be remedied
A1 The doctor said it was a terminal case, there was nothing more they could do.
A2 The patient's condition was diagnosed as a terminal case, requiring palliative care.
B1 The family was devastated when they found out it was a terminal case, with no chance of recovery.
B2 The medical team worked tirelessly to provide comfort and support for the terminal case patient.
C1 The hospital staff did everything they could for the terminal case patient, ensuring their final days were as comfortable as possible.
C2 Despite being a terminal case, the patient remained optimistic and grateful for the care they received.
formal The patient was diagnosed as a terminal case with only a few months left to live.
informal He's a terminal case, there's nothing more the doctors can do for him.
slang She's a goner, a terminal case for sure.
figurative The project was a terminal case from the start, doomed to fail no matter what.
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