passive euthanasia
passive euthanasia noun: a form of euthanasia where equipment or procedures used to sustain someone's life is halted.
Noun
passive euthanasia (uncountable)
- A form of euthanasia where equipment or procedures used to sustain someone's life is halted.
- Antonyms:
- active euthanasia
Antonyms of passive euthanasia
Questions about passive euthanasia
- What does passive euthanasia mean?
- Passive euthanasia means a form of euthanasia where equipment or procedures used to sustain someone's life is halted.
- What part of speech is passive euthanasia?
- Passive euthanasia is a noun.
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