word
advance directive
ad-VANS dih-REK-tiv
ədˈvæns dɪˈrɛktɪvListen
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Syllable breakdown
advancedirective
Dictionary meaning
legal document specifying a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in the event they are unable to communicate; includes living wills and healthcare proxies
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