Cardiopulmonary

adj

adj ·7 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to both the heart and the lungs. not-comparable
"A DNR decision determines whether or not patients receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation."

Adjective

1
of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions wordnet

Synonyms

cardiorespiratory

Example

"Their lack of training in fire safety and cardiopulmonary resuscitation could put members of the public at risk."

Etymology

From cardio- + pulmonary.

Related phrases

cardiopulmonary arrest cardiopulmonary bypass cardiopulmonary murmur cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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