active euthanasia
ˈæktɪv ˌjuθəˈneɪʒə
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Definition of active euthanasia - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

medical ethicsTECH.intentional ending of a life to relieve pain or sufferingTECH.
  • The doctor discussed active euthanasia as an option for the terminally ill patient..
  • Active euthanasia remains a controversial topic in many countries.
  • The ethics committee reviewed cases of active euthanasia.
assisted suicide mercy killing
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Expressions with active

be activev.
maintain a lifestyle with regular movement
Doctors recommend to be active for better health.
take an active partv.
join in something with energy and effort
She always takes an active part in class discussions.
on active dutyadj.
currently serving in a military or official job
He is an on active duty soldier.
on active serviceadv.
serving in the military during a war or conflict
He was killed on active service in 1943.
active citizenn.
individual engaged in social or political causes
Active citizens advocate for environmental protection.
active dutyn.
period of full-time service in the military
She has been on active duty for two years..

Expressions with euthanasia

passive euthanasian.
ending life by stopping life-sustaining treatments
The doctors agreed on passive euthanasia for the terminally ill patient.
voluntary euthanasian.
ending of a person’s life by choice to stop serious suffering
The debate about voluntary euthanasia continues in many countries.

Terms related to active euthanasia

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  1. French:euthanasie active, ...
  2. German:aktive Sterbehilfe, ...
  3. Italian:eutanasia attiva, ...
  4. Spanish:eutanasia activa, ...
  5. Portuguese:eutanásia ativa, ...
  6. Chinese:主动安乐死, ...
  7. Japanese:積極的安楽死, ...
  8. Arabic:قَتْل رَحِيم نَشِط, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵתָנַזְיָה פְּעִילָה, ...
  10. Russian:активная эвтаназия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:активна евтаназія, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्रिय इच्छामृत्यु, ...
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