euthanasia

[ yoo-thuh-ney-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]

/ ˌyu θəˈneɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR euthanasia ON THESAURUS.COM

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.

Origin of euthanasia

1640–50; <New Latin <Greek euthanasía an easy death, equivalent to eu-eu- + thánat(os) death + -ia-y³

OTHER WORDS FROM euthanasia

eu·tha·na·si·ast

[yoo-thuh-ney-zee-ast], /ˌyu θəˈneɪ ziˌæst/, nouneu·tha·na·sic

[yoo-thuh-ney-zik], /ˌyu θəˈneɪ zɪk/, adjectivepro·eu·tha·na·sia, adjective

Words nearby euthanasia

eutectic, eutectic alloy, eutectoid, eutelegenesis, Euterpe, euthanasia, euthanize, euthenics, eutherian, euthermic, euthymia

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for euthanasia

In its own press release, the clinic says: “The figures over 2013 show a strong growth of euthanasia in these groups.”
The Dutch Debate Doctor-Assisted Suicide For Depression|Nadette De Visser|February 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Just a few weeks ago, Belgium broadened its existing law to include the possibility of euthanasia for children of all ages.
The Dutch Debate Doctor-Assisted Suicide For Depression|Nadette De Visser|February 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last year 749 people came to the Life-Ending Clinic with a euthanasia request, of which 133 were granted.
The Dutch Debate Doctor-Assisted Suicide For Depression|Nadette De Visser|February 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Particularly disturbing, however, is that the reasoning behind this cult of euthanasia is thoroughly sound.
Preventing Suffering Through Promoting Death|Ryan Prior|April 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST

They define "no-kill" as a euthanasia rate of not more than 10 per cent.
PETA Kills Bunnies (Updated with PETA Response)|Ryan Prior|March 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The motion that bore us in daring circles produced a euthanasia of mind and an exaltation of soul.
The Goddess of Atvatabar|William R. Bradshaw
But the very motive which restrains from suicide, prompts to euthanasia.
My Path to Atheism|Annie Besant
Euthanasia is an interference with the course of nature, and is therefore an act of rebellion against God.
My Path to Atheism|Annie Besant
Priestley, however, seems to have regarded such a death as a form of euthanasia.
Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2)|Wiliam Cabell Bruce
Euthanasia is the sequel of health, the happy death engrafted on the perfect life.
Little Masterpieces of Science: Health and Healing|Various

British Dictionary definitions for euthanasia

euthanasia

/ (ˌjuːθəˈneɪzɪə) /

noun

the act of killing someone painlessly, esp to relieve suffering from an incurable illnessAlso called: mercy killing

Word Origin for euthanasia

C17: via New Latin from Greek: easy death, from eu- + thanatos death

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for euthanasia

euthanasia

[ (yooh-thuh-nay-zhuh) ]

Painlessly putting someone to death — usually someone with an incurable and painful disease; mercy killing.

notes for euthanasia

Proposals to make euthanasia legal in the United States have inspired heated debate.

Medical definitions for euthanasia

euthanasia

[ yōō′thə-nā′zhə ]

n.

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.

A quiet, painless death.

Scientific definitions for euthanasia

euthanasia

[ yōō′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.

单词	euthanasia
释义	euthanasia [ yoo-thuh-ney-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ] / ˌyu θəˈneɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR euthanasia ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of euthanasia 1640–50; <New Latin <Greek euthanasía an easy death, equivalent to eu-eu- + thánat(os) death + -ia-y³ OTHER WORDS FROM euthanasia eu·tha·na·si·ast [yoo-thuh-ney-zee-ast], /ˌyu θəˈneɪ ziˌæst/, nouneu·tha·na·sic [yoo-thuh-ney-zik], /ˌyu θəˈneɪ zɪk/, adjectivepro·eu·tha·na·sia, adjective Words nearby euthanasia eutectic, eutectic alloy, eutectoid, eutelegenesis, Euterpe, euthanasia, euthanize, euthenics, eutherian, euthermic, euthymia Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for euthanasia In its own press release, the clinic says: “The figures over 2013 show a strong growth of euthanasia in these groups.” The Dutch Debate Doctor-Assisted Suicide For Depression\|Nadette De Visser\|February 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Just a few weeks ago, Belgium broadened its existing law to include the possibility of euthanasia for children of all ages. The Dutch Debate Doctor-Assisted Suicide For Depression\|Nadette De Visser\|February 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Last year 749 people came to the Life-Ending Clinic with a euthanasia request, of which 133 were granted. The Dutch Debate Doctor-Assisted Suicide For Depression\|Nadette De Visser\|February 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Particularly disturbing, however, is that the reasoning behind this cult of euthanasia is thoroughly sound. Preventing Suffering Through Promoting Death\|Ryan Prior\|April 5, 2012\|DAILY BEAST They define "no-kill" as a euthanasia rate of not more than 10 per cent. PETA Kills Bunnies (Updated with PETA Response)\|Ryan Prior\|March 22, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The motion that bore us in daring circles produced a euthanasia of mind and an exaltation of soul. The Goddess of Atvatabar\|William R. Bradshaw But the very motive which restrains from suicide, prompts to euthanasia. My Path to Atheism\|Annie Besant Euthanasia is an interference with the course of nature, and is therefore an act of rebellion against God. My Path to Atheism\|Annie Besant Priestley, however, seems to have regarded such a death as a form of euthanasia. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2)\|Wiliam Cabell Bruce Euthanasia is the sequel of health, the happy death engrafted on the perfect life. Little Masterpieces of Science: Health and Healing\|Various British Dictionary definitions for euthanasia euthanasia / (ˌjuːθəˈneɪzɪə) / noun the act of killing someone painlessly, esp to relieve suffering from an incurable illnessAlso called: mercy killing Word Origin for euthanasia C17: via New Latin from Greek: easy death, from eu- + thanatos death Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to euthanasia assisted suicide Cultural definitions for euthanasia euthanasia [ (yooh-thuh-nay-zhuh) ] Painlessly putting someone to death — usually someone with an incurable and painful disease; mercy killing. notes for euthanasia Proposals to make euthanasia legal in the United States have inspired heated debate. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for euthanasia euthanasia [ yōō′thə-nā′zhə ] n. 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. A quiet, painless death. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for euthanasia euthanasia [ yōō′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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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euthanasia

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