heart massage

Noun

Meaning

an emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or, during surgery, directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

cardiac massage CPR massage cardiopulmonary resuscitation external chest compression chest compressions cardiac compressions chest squeezing external cardiac compression external cardiac massage external heart compression external thoracic compression heart compressions sternum compression sternum compressions
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Hypernyms

massage emergency procedure

Close letter words and terms

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