Definition of "fatalities" []

• Plural form of fatality. (noun)

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• "Benzodiazepines produce anxiolysis, sedation, hypnosis and centrally mediated muscle relaxation; individual sensitivity for these effects varies greatly1,2 While the abuse of benzodiazepines alone rarely results in fatalities,3 the emergency treatment of the patient with an altered level of consciousness due to substance abuse often necessitates hospitalization and invasive procedures (e.g., intubation, lavage)."
• "Part of the drop in overall fatalities is from safer cars."
• ""Given that there are over 255 million cellphone users in the United States leads one to believe that the life-taking effects of cellphones on pedestrian fatalities is greater than the life-saving effect," Loeb and Clarke concluded."