Postponement of death; prolongation of life, as opposed to euthanasia. ... Origin: G. Apo, away, + thanatos, death ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ap′ō-thă-nā′zē-ă Definitions: 1. Postponement of death; prolongation of life, as opposed to euthanasia.
apothanasia The lengthening or extension of life; postponement of death, as opposed to euthanasia.