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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation   /kˌɑrdioʊpˈʊlmənˌɛri rɪsˌəsɪtˈeɪʃən/   Listen
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

noun
1.
An emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen.  Synonyms: cardiac resuscitation, CPR, kiss of life, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.






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Words linked to "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" :   kiss of life, cardiac massage, emergency procedure, CPR, heart massage, resuscitation, artificial respiration



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