Life-threatening
Life-threatening
Life-threatening (/laɪf-ˈthre-tən-iŋ/) refers to a condition, disease, or injury that has the potential to cause death. The term is often used in medical contexts to describe severe health conditions that require immediate attention and treatment.
Etymology
The term "life-threatening" is a compound word derived from the words "life" and "threatening". "Life" originates from the Old English word "līf", which means existence or being. "Threatening" comes from the Old English word "þreatian", which means to oppress or afflict.
Related Terms
- Critical Condition: A state of health that is severe and life-threatening, requiring immediate medical attention.
- Emergency: A serious, unexpected event that requires immediate action, often related to life-threatening situations.
- Mortality Rate: The measure of the number of deaths in a particular population, often used in the context of life-threatening diseases or conditions.
- Prognosis: The likely course or outcome of a disease or ailment, often used to describe the potential for recovery in life-threatening situations.
- Terminal Illness: A disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated and is reasonably expected to result in the death of the patient within a short period of time.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Life-threatening
- Wikipedia's article - Life-threatening
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