Dying
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Dying
Dying (/ˈdaɪɪŋ/), also known as death or expiration, is the cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. The process of dying can result from several causes, including disease, injury, and old age.
Etymology
The term "dying" comes from the Old English dēað, which in turn comes from Proto-Germanic *dauthuz. It is related to the Old Saxon dōđ, the Old Frisian dāth, the Old High German tōd, and the Gothic dauthus.
Related Terms
- Life: The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
- Mortality: The state of being subject to death.
- Euthanasia: The act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy.
- Hospice: A type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs.
- Palliative Care: A specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness.
- Autopsy: A highly specialized surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse by dissection to determine the cause, mode, and manner of death or to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dying
- Wikipedia's article - Dying
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