near-death1
/nɪəˈdɛθ/noun
The state or fact of being close to death or of nearly dying.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Bickersteth (1825–1906), bishop of Exeter. From near + death. In later use also from near + death.
near-death2
/nɪəˈdɛθ/adjective
Of or relating to the experience of nearly dying.
Origin
1970s (in an earlier sense). From near-death.