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Thanatos

noun
Than·​a·​tos | \ ˈtha-nə-ˌtäs How to pronounce Thanatos (audio) \

Definition of Thanatos

: death instinct

First Known Use of Thanatos

1935, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Thanatos

Greek, death; akin to Sanskrit adhvanīt it vanished

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Thanatos

noun
Than·​a·​tos | \ ˈthan-ə-ˌtäs How to pronounce Thanatos (audio) \

Medical Definition of Thanatos

: death instinct

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