Outline of death
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Outline of Death
Death (pronunciation: /dɛθ/) is the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. The phenomenon of death is a subject of great importance across all cultures and throughout history.
Etymology
The term "death" comes from the Old English dēaþ, which in turn comes from Proto-Germanic *dauþuz (reconstructed by etymological analysis).
Related Terms
- Mortality: The state of being susceptible to death.
- Life expectancy: The average period that a person may expect to live.
- Euthanasia: The act of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
- Suicide: The act of intentionally causing one's own death.
- Autopsy: A surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present.
- Cremation: The combustion, vaporization, and oxidation of cadavers to basic chemical compounds, such as gases, ashes and mineral fragments retaining the appearance of dry bone.
- Burial: The act of placing the dead body of a human being in a grave or tomb, usually with funeral rites.
- Mourning: The expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, typically involving following certain conventions such as wearing black clothes.
- Afterlife: The concept of a realm, or the realm itself (whether physical or transcendental), in which an essential part of an individual's identity or consciousness continues to exist after the death of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Outline of death
- Wikipedia's article - Outline of death
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