mort subite
/mɔʁ sybit/noun★Intermediate— sudden death
🏥Medicine
Medical
The unexpected and rapid death of a person, often due to cardiac arrest or other sudden medical conditions.
La mort subite cardiaque est souvent causée par des arythmies.
Sudden cardiac death is often caused by arrhythmias.
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This term is commonly used in medical contexts to describe deaths that occur without warning.
Collocations
mort subite cardiaquesudden cardiac death
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Medical Context
This phrase is often used in medical reports and legal documents.
📖Word Origin
From French 'mort' (death) and 'subite' (sudden), literally meaning 'sudden death'.
📝Usage Notes
The term is primarily used in medical and legal contexts to describe unexpected deaths.
Word Breakdown
mort
death
rootsubite
sudden
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