active euthanasia

English

Noun

active euthanasia (uncountable)

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

Antonym: passive euthanasia

Translations

Translations

Esperanto: aktiva eŭtanazio
French: euthanasie active f
Italian: eutanasia attiva f

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