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    life-and-death
    /lʌɪf(ə)n(d)ˈdɛθ/

    adjective

    • 1. deciding whether someone lives or dies; vitally important: "heart surgeons deal with life-and-death situations on a daily basis"

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  2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › life-or-deathLife-or-death - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Jun 13, 2024 · Definitions of life-or-death. adjective. vitally important. synonyms: life-and-death. crucial, important. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis.

  3. online.edgewood.edu › blog › how-thanatology-can-help-youHow Thanatology Can Help You Understand Life and Death

    Jun 14, 2024 · Thanatology, the study of dying, death, and bereavement, is trying to expand death education, support grievers, improve end-of-life care, and influence medical ethics by analyzing death’s biological, psychological, social, philosophical, and policy aspects.

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  5. online.edgewood.edu › blog › how-thanatology-enhances-ourUnraveling the Mysteries of Life and Death: The Profound Impact...

    Jun 21, 2024 · The Value of Investigating Dying. Myth-Busting: Examining dying assists in debunking misbeliefs surrounding mortality, freeing people from irrational fears. Elucidating the natural course of death enables calmly embracing the inevitable. Enhancing Care: This is vital for upgrading end-of-life care.

  6. www.psychologytoday.com › 201803 › what-is-the-meaning-of-lifeWhat Is the Meaning of Life? | Psychology Today

    Jun 25, 2024 · Key points. Reliance on an eternal afterlife only postpones the question of life’s purpose. Even if life does not have a pre-determined purpose, this need not mean that it cannot have a...

  7. online.edgewood.edu › blog › thanatology-a-guide-to-the-studyThanatology: A Guide to the Study of Death and Dying

    Jun 17, 2024 · Thanatology, derived from the ancient Greek words “Thanatos” (death) and “logos” (Study), is the exploration of death and dying. It encompasses a vast landscape of topics, including the biological, psychological, social, cultural, and, for some, spiritual aspects of death.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DeathDeath - Wikipedia

    6 days ago · Death is the end of life; the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. [1] . The remains of a former organism normally begin to decompose shortly after death. [2] . Death eventually and inevitably occurs in all organisms.

  9. www.britannica.com › science › deathDeath | Definition, Types, Meaning, Culture, & Facts | Britannica

    3 days ago · Death, the total cessation of life processes that eventually occurs in all living organisms. The state of human death has always been obscured by mystery and superstition, and its precise definition remains controversial, differing according to culture and legal systems.