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limited guardianship

a form of legal guardianship of a child or adult with a disability (e.g., intellectual disability) in which a guardian has authority with respect to some areas of activity (e.g., legal, financial, health-related) in which the ward is not capable. In some jurisdictions, the term is used interchangeably with conservatorship.

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February 24th 2025

psychooncology

psychooncology

n. the study of psychological, behavioral, and psychosocial factors involved in the risk, detection, course, treatment, and outcome (in terms of survival) of cancer. The field examines responses to cancer on the part of patients, families, and caregivers at all stages of the disease. —psychooncological adj. —psychooncologist n.