Nietlevensvatbaar

Nietlevensvatbaar is a Dutch term used to describe something that cannot sustain life or cannot be viable under given conditions. The word is formed from niet (not) and levensvatbaar (viable, capable of living). It is typically used in medical, biological, and sometimes economic or policy contexts to indicate that viability is absent or unlikely.

In obstetrics and neonatology, levensvatbaar refers to the ability of a fetus or newborn to survive outside the uterus or with medical support. A fetus can be deemed niet levensvatbaar when the gestational age or conditions make survival unlikely even with intervention, such as severe abnormalities or very early gestation. The designation has ethical and clinical implications for decision-making and care planning.

In biology and agriculture, niet levensvatbaar can refer to organisms, seeds, embryos, or cell cultures that have lost the ability to germinate, divide, or develop. Non-viable material is typically discarded or handled according to safety protocols.

In economics and project assessment, the term may describe a venture or plan that is not financially or technically feasible, i.e., not viable in the long term. In these contexts, the designation supports decisions to halt or adjust investments.