Euthanasia, Passive

**Definition:** Failing to prevent death from natural causes, for reasons of mercy by the withdrawal or withholding of life-prolonging treatment.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.760.905.199.500 - E02.760.952.500 - N02.421.585.905.199.625 - N02.421.585.952.500

**Synonyms:** - Allowing to Die - Euthanasia, Negative - Negative Euthanasia - Passive Euthanasia