life-threatening
[lahyf-thret-ning, -thret-n-ing]
- endangering life: a life-threatening illness.
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Examples from the Web for life-threatening
Contemporary Examples
When the father arrived at the hospital, he was told that Andrew Dossi was in surgery, but the wounds were not life-threatening.
Nor will it alleviate the life-threatening concerns of those living in the conflict zone.
With this they are further tarring the poor schmuck who is fighting off a life-threatening infection: Dr. Craig Spencer.
Kopcha reported that none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.
Frat Culture Clashes With Riot Police at Keene, N.H., Pumpkin FestivalMelanie Plenda
October 19, 2014
A bout with a life-threatening—though not life-ending—illness is always good awards bait.
Historical Examples
These are the two most life-threatening conditions you can do something about.
In Time Of EmergencyDepartment of Defense
Heart trouble was not easily diagnosed and cancer was not recognized as a life-threatening disease.
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