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Full Definition of EUTHANASIA. : the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy.â euÂ·thaÂ·naÂ·sic \-zik, -sik\ adjective. See euthanasia defined for English-language learners. the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy. â euÂ·thaÂ·naÂ·sic \-zik, -sik\ adjective.
Key terms and definitions. This page explains some of the key terms and definitions used within the BBC Ethics section on euthanasia and assisted suicide. Key terms and definitions. Active euthanasia. In active euthanasia a person directly and deliberately causes the patient's death. Assisted suicide.