sudden death
The phrase "sudden death" is commonly used in both medical and sports contexts to describe unexpected outcomes.
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Definition
B2Medical
(general)An unexpected and rapid occurrence of death, often due to natural causes such as a heart attack.
Example
- The patient suffered sudden death due to a massive heart attack.
B2Sports
(general)An overtime period where the first team or player to score wins the game immediately.
Example
- The match went into sudden death after the regular time ended in a tie.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sudden death":