life-threatening
/ˌlaɪfˈθrɛtənɪŋ/ · life-threat-en-ing
adjective
- posing a risk to one's life The doctor warned that the patient's condition was life-threatening and required immediate surgery.
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Did you know? The phrase 'life-threatening' is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions that require immediate attention, such as cardiac arrest or severe head trauma.