noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
life extension; prolonging life; keeping alive longer
Refers to extending the lifespan of a person, animal, or thing, often in medical, technological, or metaphorical contexts. Can be used as a noun, with する, or as a の-adjective.
医療技術の進歩で延命が可能になった。
Advances in medical technology have made life extension possible.
延
We discussed life-prolonging treatment as a family.