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active euthanasia

active euthanasia noun: a form of euthanasia wherein death is intentionally brought about, usually by medical intervention to end the patient's suffering.

Noun

active euthanasia (uncountable)

  1. A form of euthanasia wherein death is intentionally brought about, usually by medical intervention to end the patient's suffering.
    Synonyms:
    mercy killing

Synonyms of active euthanasia

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Questions about active euthanasia

What does active euthanasia mean?
Active euthanasia means a form of euthanasia wherein death is intentionally brought about, usually by medical intervention to end the patient's suffering.
What part of speech is active euthanasia?
Active euthanasia is a noun.

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