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Thursday, 20 February 2014

Euthanasia


Today’s Word: euthanasia

Pronunciation: /ju:θǝ’nasia/

Part of Speech: noun

Etymology: of Greek origin

Meaning: the act of killing someone without pain, especially someone who is suffering from a disease that cannot be cured

Usage: Euthanasia seems to be the only solution to the patient’s endless pain.


Synonym: mercy killing, assisted suicide