Sentence:  Thus, the introduction of <WSD>hospice</WSD> services marked a new beginning, not only for the care of the dying, but also for the practice of medicine as a whole. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.