cardiopulmonary


Definition: Meaning of, cardiopulmonary in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌkɑːdɪəʊˈpʌlmən(ə)ri /

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  1. of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions
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cardiopulmonary used in phrases

  • cardiopulmonary arrest (noun)
    1. usually caused by ventricular fibrillation absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death
  • cardiopulmonary exercise (noun)
    1. exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system
  • 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
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