life-limiting
adjective/ˈlaɪf lɪmɪtɪŋ/
/ˈlaɪf lɪmɪtɪŋ/
[usually before noun]- used to describe an illness that cannot be cured and will lead to early death
- The scheme is designed to support people coping with life-limiting illnesses.
- children with life-limiting conditions
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