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
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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