euthanasia

/,ju:θə'neizjə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of intentionally ending a person's life to relieve suffering: This refers specifically to the practice of painlessly killing a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The debate on the legalization of euthanasia is complex and emotionally charged.
    • Some countries allow physician-assisted euthanasia under strict regulations.
    • Her advanced directive specified a wish for euthanasia if her condition became terminal and unbearable.
Advanced Usage
  • "Voluntary euthanasia": When a person consciously and explicitly requests assistance to end their life.
    • The law permits voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill adults.
  • "Passive euthanasia": The act of allowing a patient to die by withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.
    • The family opted for passive euthanasia by discontinuing the ventilator.
  • "Involuntary euthanasia": Ending a life without the explicit consent of the patient, often considered unethical and illegal.
    • Involuntary euthanasia, performed against a patient's will, is widely condemned.
Variants and Related Words
  • Euthanize (verb): To carry out euthanasia on a person or animal.
    • The veterinarian had to euthanize the severely injured dog.
  • Euthanistic (adjective): Pertaining to or characterized by euthanasia (less common).
    • The discussion focused on euthanistic policies.
Synonyms
  • Mercy killing: An alternative term for euthanasia, emphasizing the relief of suffering.
  • Assisted dying: A broader term that can include both euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.
Related Phrases
  • "Right to die": A concept based on the belief that a person has a right to end their own life or to undergo euthanasia.
    • The "right to die" movement advocates for legal access to euthanasia.
  • "Death with dignity": A phrase often used synonymously with euthanasia or assisted dying, emphasizing a peaceful and controlled end to life.
    • She chose death with dignity through a legal euthanasia procedure.
Noun
  1. the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)

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