Life-threatening
(adjective)
- Likely to cause death; potentially fatal.
- Having the potential to cause serious harm or death.
Origin:
From life + threatening.
Examples:
- The patient was suffering from a life-threatening illness.
- The storm was life-threatening for those in its path.
- The patient's condition was considered life-threatening.
- The injury was life-threatening and required immediate attention.
- Life-threatening conditions require immediate medical attention.