Ante-mortem is a medical term commonly used to refer to the condition or state of a person before they die. Synonyms for this word include pre-death, pre-mortem, and pre-passing. Other synonyms that may be used in a medical context include preterminal, pre-exit, or pre-fatal. The term is used to describe a range of situations, such as when a patient is in the final stages of an illness or when they are receiving palliative care. Ante-mortem status is an important consideration in many medical settings, and understanding its associated vocabulary is essential for healthcare providers, caregivers, and patients and their families.