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A form of euthanasia wherein death is intentionally brought about, usually by medical intervention to end the euthanasee's suffering.

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active euthanasia

Source Word

active euthanasia

Noun

uncountable

A form of euthanasia wherein death is intentionally brought about, usually by medical intervention to end the euthanasee's suffering.

Japanese Meaning

通常、医療介入により、患者の苦しみを終わらせる目的で、意図的に死をもたらす安楽死の一形態

The ethics committee held a heated session about active euthanasia after a patient requested assistance to end unbearable suffering.

ある患者が耐え難い苦しみを終わらせるための援助を求めた後、倫理委員会は積極的安楽死について激しい審議を行った。

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A form of euthanasia wherein death is intentionally brought about, usually by medical intervention to end the euthanasee's suffering.