mort subite

/mɔʁ sybit/
sudden death

Le médecin a diagnostiqué une mort subite.

The doctor diagnosed a 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.

This term is commonly used in medical contexts to describe deaths that occur without warning.

Collocations

mort subite cardiaquesudden cardiac death

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
root
+
subite
sudden
root
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