Prodeath
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 pro-choice US, derogatory
"A contrary view was expressed by Helen Cindrich, president of People Concerned for the Unborn Child. "He (Huyett) has not crumpled under the pressure of the well-funded prodeath profiteers," she said in a press release."
- 2 Supporting capital punishment in a particular case or in general. derogatory, sometimes
"Rep. Gustave Groat Sr., R-Battle Creek, summed up the sentiments of many of the prodeath witnesses when he declared[…]"
- 3 triggering cell death
"Damage or injury to mitochondria can have profound effects on ATP and ROS levels, as well as release of prodeath proteins such as cytochrome c..."
Synonyms
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More examples"A contrary view was expressed by Helen Cindrich, president of People Concerned for the Unborn Child. "He (Huyett) has not crumpled under the pressure of the well-funded prodeath profiteers," she said in a press release."
Etymology
From pro- + death.
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