"active euthanasia" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} active euthanasia (uncountable)
  1. A form of euthanasia wherein death is intentionally brought about, usually by medical intervention to end the patient's suffering. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Death Synonyms: mercy killing Translations (Translations): aktiva eŭtanazio (Esperanto), euthanasie active [feminine] (French), eutanasia attiva [feminine] (Italian)

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