life-threatening

[ lahyf-thret-ning, -thret-n-ing ]

/ ˈlaɪfˌθrɛt nɪŋ, -ˌθrɛt n ɪŋ /

endangering life: a life-threatening illness.

Words nearby life-threatening

When the father arrived at the hospital, he was told that Andrew Dossi was in surgery, but the wounds were not life-threatening.

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Nor will it alleviate the life-threatening concerns of those living in the conflict zone.

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With this they are further tarring the poor schmuck who is fighting off a life-threatening infection: Dr. Craig Spencer.

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Kopcha reported that none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.

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A bout with a life-threatening—though not life-ending—illness is always good awards bait.

'SNL' Star Kate McKinnon's Big, 'Awesome,' Emmy-Nominated Year |Kevin Fallon |August 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
These are the two most life-threatening conditions you can do something about.

In Time Of Emergency |Department of Defense
Heart trouble was not easily diagnosed and cancer was not recognized as a life-threatening disease.

Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. |S. A. Reilly