Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce euthanasia
yoo-thuh-NAY-zhuh (US) or yoo-thuh-NAY-zee-uh (UK); stress on 'NAY'
US/ˌjuθəˈneɪʒə/
juθəneɪʒə
UK/juː.θəˈneɪ.zi.ə/
juːθəneɪziə
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What “euthanasia” means
The practice of intentionally killing a human being or animal in a humane way, especially in order to end suffering.
The practice of killing a human being who is considered a liability to society, especially a disabled person.
In a sentence
- Euthanasia raises complex ethical questions in medicine and law.
- Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life, not euthanasia.
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