euthanasia

Meanings

• Noun

  The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.

  - "The terminally ill patient requested euthanasia to end his suffering."
  - "Euthanasia is a controversial topic in the medical community."

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Pronunciation

1. /juːθəˈneɪʒə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=473933"

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Synonyms

mercy killing , mercy-killing

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Variants

List of all variants of euthanasia that leads to same result
euthanasia , euthanasias , euthanasic

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek words eu (good) and thanatos (death).

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Trivia

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1. Euthanasia was first documented in ancient Greece around 600 BC.

2. The Netherlands is the most permissive country regarding euthanasia, with over 5,000 reported cases in 2020.

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Related Concepts

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1. Assisted suicide: A related concept where a person takes their own life with the assistance of another person.

2. Mercy killing: Another term for euthanasia, referring to the act of ending a life out of mercy.

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Culture

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Euthanasia is a topic of ethical and moral debate, with various religious and philosophical perspectives. It has been discussed in literature and art, including novels, poems, and films.

How to Memorize "euthanasia"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a terminally ill patient in pain, and imagine the relief they feel when they are given euthanasia.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'euthanasia' with the idea of ending suffering and granting mercy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'EU Thanasia' to remember the meaning: 'EU' for 'European Union' and 'Thanasia' for 'death' in Greek.

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