life-threatening
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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As drug prices soared, many were left without the means to pay for medications for common and life-threatening conditions.
From MarketWatch
Ectopic pregnancies are when the embryo starts growing outside the womb, usually in the fallopian tube, and can be life-threatening.
From BBC
Unable to sleep after a traumatic birth in 2024, Lizzy quickly deteriorated into a state of psychosis - a potentially life-threatening condition that can cause hallucinations, severe insomnia and paranoia.
From BBC
The Commissioner also said Dr. Prasad has never “championed” randomized trials for life-threatening diseases.
In small doses, they can cause fever, tiredness and aches, but in large amounts, they can trigger life-threatening conditions like septic shock.
From BBC
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