Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗noun
A spouse or caregiver of a partner with progressive cognitive decline (such as Alzheimer's disease), experiencing a state of ambiguous loss before biological death.
noun
Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory==English==
Blend of middle + widow. Coined within caregiver and Alzheimer's support groups.
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