Euthanasia ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Euthanasia ( noun )

  1. The act or practice of ending the life of an individual suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment.
  2. The act or practice of ending the life of a person suffering from an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment, in a relatively painless manner for reasons of mercy.

Origin:

From new latin euthanasia, from greek εὐθανασία (euthanasía, "good death"), from εὖ (eu, "well") + θάνατος (thánatos, "deat.h")

Examples:

  1. The debate over euthanasia has been ongoing for many years.
  2. Euthanasia is illegal in many countries.
  3. Euthanasia is a controversial issue with strong arguments on both sides.
  4. Some people argue that euthanasia should be available as a choice for terminally ill patients.
  5. Euthanasia is also known as assisted suicide or mercy killing.

(As a verb)

Euthanasia ( verb )

  1. The act or practice of ending the life of an individual suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment.
  2. The act or practice of ending the life of a person suffering from an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment, in a relatively painless manner for reasons of mercy.

Origin:

From new latin euthanasia, from greek εὐθανασία (euthanasía, "good death"), from εὖ (eu, "well") + θάνατος (thánatos, "deat.h")

Examples:

  1. The debate over euthanasia has been ongoing for many years.
  2. Euthanasia is illegal in many countries.
  3. Euthanasia is a controversial issue with strong arguments on both sides.
  4. Some people argue that euthanasia should be available as a choice for terminally ill patients.
  5. Euthanasia is also known as assisted suicide or mercy killing.
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