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Definition of Euthanasia
1. Noun. The act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness).
Definition of Euthanasia
1. n. An easy death; a mode of dying to be desired.
Definition of Euthanasia
1. Noun. The practice of intentionally and painlessly killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end great suffering or poor quality of life. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) An easy death, or the means to bring about such a death. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Euthanasia
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Euthanasia
1. The act or practice of putting to death people or animals suffering from incurable conditions or diseases. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Euthanasia
Literary usage of Euthanasia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Assisted Suicide edited by Michael Bilirakis (1998)
"Do the results of this survey show that the Dutch euthanasia practice is ...
Has it been possible to tolerate and regulate euthanasia while at the same time ..."
2. Essentials for Animal Research: A Primer for Research Personnel by B. Taylor Bennett (1996)
"The second was to make them aware of the Report of the American Veterinary Medical
Association Panel on euthanasia (AV- MA) which is recognized by all ..."
3. Diseases of modern life by Benjamin Ward Richardson (1882)
"For euthanasia, though it be open to everyone born of every race, ... euthanasia is
the sequel of health, the happy death engrafted on the perfect ..."
4. The Popular Science Monthly (1873)
"The sixth article of this volume is by Samuel D. Williams, and is entitled "
euthanasia," which being interpreted means an easy or desirable mode of death. ..."
5. The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore by Thomas Moore (1910)
"THE euthanasia OF VAN 'Wo arc told that the bigots ¡ire growing old and fast
wearing out. If it be so, why not lot us die in peace?'—Lord Bexley's Utter to ..."
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