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Suicidal
Suicidal (/suːɪˈsaɪdəl/) refers to the act of an individual who intentionally causes their own death, or the contemplation of, or planning for, self-inflicted death. This term is derived from the Latin sui caedere, which means "to kill oneself".
Etymology
The term "suicidal" is derived from the Latin sui meaning "of oneself" and caedere meaning "to kill". It was first used in the English language in the 18th century.
Related Terms
- Suicide attempt: An unsuccessful attempt to kill oneself.
- Suicidal ideation: Thoughts about, or an unusual preoccupation with, suicide.
- Suicide note: A message left behind by a person who has committed suicide.
- Suicide prevention: Measures taken to reduce the risk of suicide.
- Suicidology: The scientific study of suicidal behaviour, the causes of suicidality, and suicide prevention.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Suicidal
- Wikipedia's article - Suicidal
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