Euthanized: meaning, definitions and examples
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euthanized
[ juːθənaɪzd ]
animal welfare
Euthanized refers to the act of humanely putting an animal to death to relieve it from suffering or pain. This procedure is often considered when the animal has a terminal illness or injury that is causing severe distress.
Synonyms
dispatch, end life, put to sleep, terminate
Examples of usage
- The veterinarian euthanized the dog to end its suffering.
- In some cases, animals are euthanized when they are aggressive and pose a danger to others.
- The shelter had to euthanize several pets due to overcrowding.
- Euthanization is often viewed as a difficult but compassionate choice.
Translations
Translations of the word "euthanized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 eutanasiado
🇮🇳 इंसानियत से मरना
🇩🇪 euthanisiert
🇮🇩 eutanasia
🇺🇦 евтаназований
🇵🇱 eutanazowany
🇯🇵 安楽死された
🇫🇷 euthanasié
🇪🇸 eutanasia
🇹🇷 ötenazi
🇰🇷 안락사된
🇸🇦 المُسْتَخْدَم
🇨🇿 eutanazován
🇸🇰 eutanazovaný
🇨🇳 安乐死
🇸🇮 eutanaziran
🇮🇸 dauðheilsugæsla
🇰🇿 эутаназияланған
🇬🇪 ეუთანაზია
🇦🇿 eutanasiyaya məruz qalmış
🇲🇽 eutanasia
Etymology
The term 'euthanize' comes from the Greek words 'eu' meaning 'good' or 'well' and 'thanatos' meaning 'death'. It was first used in the early 20th century in a medical context, referring to the practice of mercifully ending the life of a patient suffering from an incurable condition. Over time, the use of 'euthanasia' has expanded, particularly in discussions surrounding animal welfare and humane treatment. The process is often regulated by law and ethical considerations, reflecting societal beliefs about the value of life and suffering. The concept has been the subject of philosophical debates and ethical discussions regarding both human and animal practices, emphasizing the complexity and sensitivity surrounding death and life. As such, 'euthanized' serves as a term that denotes not only a medical procedure but also a moral decision. In modern usage, the term is frequently associated with humane practices in animal hospitals and shelters.