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Definition of Euthanasia
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Euthanasia: The practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering. The word "euthanasia" comes straight out of the Greek -- "eu", goodly or well + "thanatos", death = the good death.