Sentence:  The modern concept of <WSD>hospice</WSD> and palliative nursing has its roots in the hospice movement. Introduced to the United States in the early 1960s, <WSD>hospice</WSD> has grown from one organization in 1971 to more than 3500 organizations in 2001. 
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.