Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Medical term · C
A combination of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing that keep oxygenated blood circulating to the brain and tissues. Commonly known as CPR.
Word parts
cardiopulmonary = cardi/o + pulmon/o
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CPRAbbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a combination of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing that keep oxygenated blood circulating to the brain and tissues.