Euthanization vs. Euthanasia

Euthanizationnoun

The act or process of euthanizing

Euthanasianoun

The practice of intentionally and painlessly killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end great suffering or poor quality of life.

Euthanasianoun

(obsolete) An easy death, or the means to bring about such a death.

Euthanasianoun

An easy death; a mode of dying to be desired.

Euthanasianoun

the act or process of putting to death for humane purposes; - used to refer to the killing of animals in order to relieve or avoid pain.

Euthanasianoun

the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)

Euthanasia

Euthanasia (from Greek: εὐθανασία; : εὖ, eu; or + θάνατος, thanatos; ) is the practice of intentionally ending life to relieve pain and suffering.Different countries have different euthanasia laws. The British House of Lords select committee on medical ethics defines euthanasia as .