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Life

Medical Definition: The state that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, manifested by growth, metabolism, reproduction, and adaptation. It includes the course of existence, the sum of experiences, the mode of existing, or the fact of being. Over the centuries inquiries into the nature of life have crossed the boundaries from philosophy to biology, forensic medicine, anthropology, etc., in creative as well as scientific literature. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed; Dr. James H. Cassedy, NLM History of Medicine Division)
Previously Indexed: Philosophy (1966-1996),Philosophy, Medical (1966-1996)
Life Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Beginning of Human Life - The point at which religious ensoulment or PERSONHOOD is considered to begin.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Value of Life - The intrinsic moral worth ascribed to a living being. (Bioethics Thesaurus)

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