cardiopulmonary

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English

Etymology

From cardio- +‎ pulmonary.

Adjective

cardiopulmonary (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Of or pertaining to both the heart and the lungs.
    • 2005, Ralph L Piedmont, Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion:
      A DNR decision determines whether or not patients receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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