[Cboldt]

The only definition I find for "Terminal illness" is "When you get sick at the airport," from the Redneck Medical Guide.

terminal illness: n.

1. Syn. raster burn.

2. The `burn-in' condition your CRT tends to get if you don't have a screen saver.

http://catb.org/~esr/jargon/html/T/terminal-illness.html

Cboldt: Are you asserting that Mae has a medical condition with a prognosis of "terminal?

RGSpincich: Yes. The heart condition.

Three cardiologists disagree with Mae's attending physician in LaGrange.

[Iwo Jima]

In medical and legal circles, a "terminal illness" or condition is one which is determined by your physician will cause death in 6 months regardless of the treatment rendered.

[RGSpincich]

Three cardiologists disagree with Mae's attending physician in LaGrange.

Looks like they were wrong.