life support


Definition: Meaning of, life support in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / lʌɪf səˈpɔːt /

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life support life supports
  1. equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions
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  2. medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive
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life support used in phrases

  • life support system (noun)
    1. also life support machine a piece of equipment that keeps someone alive when they are extremely ill
    2. a piece of equipment that keeps people alive in conditions where they would not normally be able to live, such as in space
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