Terminal event

What does "Terminal event" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A terminal event in medicine refers to the final health incident that leads to a person's death. This could be a severe heart attack, stroke, or organ failure, among other things. It's the last in a series of health problems that a person may have been dealing with. In other words, it's the medical event that ultimately causes a person to pass away.

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