euthanasia : the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured persons in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy called also mercy killing ...
Euthanasia:
The putting to death, by painless method, of a terminally-ill or severely debilitated person through the omission (intentionally withholding a life-saving medical procedure, also known as "passive euthanasia") or commission of an act ...
Euthanasia
Allowing people to die by withdrawing or withholding life support is a form of euthanasia (a Greek word meaning "easy or good death") and is the only legally protected alternative in the United States to maximum health care treatment.
Related Terms: Euthanasia
Historically, suicide was known by the Latin expression felo de se or felonia de se.
Assisted Suicide Suicide of a terminally ill or otherwise incapable person with help (such as painless drugs) from a physician, family member, or other individual. A form of euthanasia, assisted suicide is illegal in almost all states.
 See also: Person, Law, Lawyer, Action, Will
  
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