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| capable of breaking down or being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms |
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| alternating periods of slow, irregular respirations and rapid, shallow respirations, along with periods of apnea |
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| deep distress or sorrow over a loss |
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| businesses that provide health care and personal services in the home |
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| holistic, compassionate care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live |
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| care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of a person who is very sick and/or dying, rather than on curing the person |
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| care of the body after death |
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| a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education |
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| the Latin term for the temporary condition after death in which the muscles in the body become stiff and rigid |
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| the state of being frightened, excited, confused, in danger, or irritated |
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| something that causes stress |
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| a disease or condition that will eventually cause death |
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