Semimortality
Semimortality is a hypothetical biological state where an organism possesses characteristics of both immortality and mortality. This concept often appears in science fiction and philosophical discussions rather than in established biology. A semimortal being might be immune to aging and disease, thus effectively immortal in that regard, but still vulnerable to death from external causes such as injury, predation, or environmental catastrophe. Alternatively, semimortality could describe a life form that can regenerate or repair itself to an extraordinary degree, making it incredibly difficult to kill, but not impossible.
The philosophical implications of semimortality are varied. It raises questions about the nature of life, death,
In fiction, semimortal characters are often depicted as powerful beings who must contend with the existential