in extremis

adverb in ex·tre·mis \ˌin-ik-ˈstrē-məs, -ˈstrā-\

: at the point of death

: in a very difficult situation

Full Definition of IN EXTREMIS

: in extreme circumstances; especially : at the point of death

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Latin

First Known Use: circa 1530

Medical Dictionary

adverb in ex·tre·mis \ˌin-ik-ˈstrē-məs, -ˈstrā-\

: at the point of death

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