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euthanasia
[ yoo-thuh-ney-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]
noun
- Also called mercy killing. the act of putting to death painlessly or allowing to die, as by withholding extreme medical measures, a person or animal suffering from an incurable, especially a painful, disease or condition.
- painless death.
euthanasia
/ ˌjuːθəˈneɪzɪə /
noun
- the act of killing someone painlessly, esp to relieve suffering from an incurable illness Also calledmercy killing
euthanasia
/ yo̅o̅′thə-nā′zhə /
- The act or practice of painlessly ending the life of an animal or a willing individual who has a terminal illness or incurable condition, as by giving a lethal drug.
euthanasia
- Painlessly putting someone to death — usually someone with an incurable and painful disease; mercy killing.
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Other Words From
- eu·tha·na·si·ast [yoo-th, uh, -, ney, -zee-ast], noun
- eu·tha·na·sic [yoo-th, uh, -, ney, -zik], adjective
- proeu·tha·nasia adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of euthanasia1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of euthanasia1
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Example Sentences
In its own press release, the clinic says: “The figures over 2013 show a strong growth of euthanasia in these groups.”
Just a few weeks ago, Belgium broadened its existing law to include the possibility of euthanasia for children of all ages.
Last year 749 people came to the Life-Ending Clinic with a euthanasia request, of which 133 were granted.
Particularly disturbing, however, is that the reasoning behind this cult of euthanasia is thoroughly sound.
They define "no-kill" as a euthanasia rate of not more than 10 per cent.
The sequel was in the same taste and style, and ended with the euthanasia of all similar representations, a hearty dinner.
Obviously the cure is the elimination of that sixth woman, preferably by euthanasia.
It was here that one enthusiast achieved a fisherman's euthanasia, for he dropped dead suddenly in the very act of playing a fish.
The Euthanasia Company had rarely been called by a client in a greater hurry.
To the mind of the orthodox Hindu there is no such thing as euthanasia, and it is impious to attempt to bring it about.
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