Definition of life–threatening
: capable of causing death : potentially fatal a life-threatening disease/condition The injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
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adjective
life–threat·en·ing
\ˈlīf-ˌthret-ən-iŋ\
Medical Definition of life–threatening
: capable of causing death : potentially fatal life-threatening injuries a life-threatening allergic reaction life-threatening arrhythmia
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