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life-threatening
UK
/ˈlaɪf ˌθret.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈlaɪf ˌθrɛt.ən.ɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈlaɪf ˌθret.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈlaɪf ˌθrɛt.ən.ɪŋ/
Compound adjective formed from the present participle threatening; used to describe conditions, injuries, illnesses, or situations that are capable of causing death.
The patient was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition.
Пациенту диагностировали состояние, угрожающее жизни.
He suffered life-threatening injuries in the accident.
Он получил опасные для жизни травмы в аварии.
Additional translations
Definitions
He suffered life-threatening injuries in the accident.