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/ˌlaɪfˈθrɛtənɪŋ/ · life-threat-en-ing
adjective
  1. posing a risk to one's life The doctor warned that the patient's condition was life-threatening and required immediate surgery.
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.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026