"euthanasia "
Painless killing of a person who has a painful, incurable disease or incapacitating disorder.
Most legal systems consider it murder, though in many jurisdictions a physician may lawfully decide not to prolong the patient's life or may give drugs to relieve pain even if they shorten the patient's life. Associations promoting legal euthanasia exist in many countries. The legalization movement has gained ground with advancing medical technology, which has been used to prolong the lives of patients who are enduring extreme suffering or who are comatose or unable to communicate their wishes. Euthanasia was legalized in The Netherlands in 2001 and in Belgium in 2002. In 1997 Oregon became the first state in the U.S. to decriminalize physician-assisted suicide.
2006-08-20 09:34:29
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answered by smalvina 3
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Literally it means "soft death".
It is the artificial induction of death - most often by a physician - to a person who asks for it, because of unbearable suffering.
In some countries (and US states) it is legal after having gone through a rigorous set of preconditions.
2006-08-19 20:53:46
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answered by Hi y´all ! 6
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The real definition you can know by checking the any dictionary. What enthanasia basically means is killing yourself when you are on life supporting systems and shutting down these systems can result in your death.
2006-08-19 20:52:57
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answered by Seshadri G 1
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I don't know the exact definition, but I know that it's the most humane way to end a life.
2006-08-19 20:54:22
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answered by DikkiJones 3
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eu·tha·na·sia (yÅ«'thÉ-nÄ'zhÉ, -zhÄ-É) pronunciation
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The act or practice of ending the life of an individual suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition, as by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment.
[Greek euthanasiÄ, a good death : eu-, eu- + thanatos, death.]
2006-08-19 20:52:44
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answered by Anonymous
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"proper folk" making them self feel better bout murdering helpless animals
2006-08-19 21:06:09
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answered by jezzz 2
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Mercy killing.
2006-08-19 21:04:18
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answered by Anonymous
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mercy killing.
2006-08-19 21:09:01
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answered by ronzohooter 4
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