residential care

long-term care for individuals with chronic illness (e.g., dementia, Parkinson’s disease) who are unable to function independently or for individuals undergoing rehabilitation that provides housing and meals as well as medical, nursing, and social services. See also domiciliary care.

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March 14th 2025

teratogen

n. an agent that induces developmental abnormalities in a fetus. The process that results in these abnormalities is called teratogenesis; a teratomorph is a fetus or offspring with these abnormalities.