life-threatening

[ lahyf-thret-ning, -thret-n-ing ]

/ ˈlaɪfˌθrɛt nɪŋ, -ˌθrɛt n ɪŋ /

endangering life: a life-threatening illness.

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When the father arrived at the hospital, he was told that Andrew Dossi was in surgery, but the wounds were not life-threatening.
Shot Down During the NYPD Slowdown|Michael Daly|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Nor will it alleviate the life-threatening concerns of those living in the conflict zone.
Middle East Goes Monty Python on ISIS|Dean Obeidallah|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With this they are further tarring the poor schmuck who is fighting off a life-threatening infection: Dr. Craig Spencer.
New York & New Jersey’s Ebola Quarantines Are an Insane Overreaction|Kent Sepkowitz|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Kopcha reported that none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.
Frat Culture Clashes With Riot Police at Keene, N.H., Pumpkin Festival|Melanie Plenda|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A bout with a life-threatening—though not life-ending—illness is always good awards bait.
'SNL' Star Kate McKinnon's Big, 'Awesome,' Emmy-Nominated Year|Kevin Fallon|August 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
These are the two most life-threatening conditions you can do something about.
In Time Of Emergency|Department of Defense
Heart trouble was not easily diagnosed and cancer was not recognized as a life-threatening disease.
Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed.|S. A. Reilly