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euthanase en · VERB

Etymology

Back-formation from euthanasia. Compare euthanize.

Meanings

1. (UK, alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of euthanize.
   alt of euthanize
   • 1988, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, World Small Animal Veterinary Association, The Journal of Small Animal Practice, Volume 29, page 258, One affected red and white pup was euthanased and the eyes sent for histological examination.
   • On one occasion I euthanased a horse because of sand colic. The girl's mother, who lived in Perth, and didn't observe the incident, complained to the Board. She stated that horses don't die of colic and I was required to give reasons why I euthanased the horse. 2010, Jal Maxwell, Square Peg - Round Hole, page 56:
   • Mice from each treatment group, including negative controls, were euthanased seven days after the last feed. 2003, R. Fuller, Gabriela Perdigón, Gut Flora, Nutrition, Immunity and Health, page 188:

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