cardiopulmonary

adjective

car·​dio·​pul·​mo·​nary ˌkär-dē-ō-ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce cardiopulmonary (audio)
-ˈpəl-
: of or relating to the heart and lungs

Examples of cardiopulmonary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In July 2018, St. James, 75, died of cardiopulmonary arrest. Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 12 Oct. 2024 The analyst forecasts that shares could benefit from revisions to the upside in the near-term, and cited growth catalysts including an upgrade cycle tied to devices for cardiopulmonary treatment, which makes of 52% of the company’s sales. Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024 The preliminary autopsy report released Monday by Harry Campbell, chief investigator at the Stark County Coroner’s Office, lists the causes of death as cardiopulmonary arrest in association with physical altercation and prone restraint, as well as acute intoxication by cocaine and ethanol. Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 13 Aug. 2024 Vehicle engines also discharge soot, linked to lung cancer and cardiopulmonary disease. Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cardiopulmonary 

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Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cardiopulmonary was in 1879

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Cite this Entry

“Cardiopulmonary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiopulmonary. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

cardiopulmonary

adjective
car·​dio·​pul·​mo·​nary ˈkärd-ē-ō-ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce cardiopulmonary (audio)
-ˈpəl-
: of or relating to the heart and lungs

Medical Definition

cardiopulmonary

adjective
car·​dio·​pul·​mo·​nary ˌkärd-ē-ō-ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē, -ˈpəl- How to pronounce cardiopulmonary (audio)
: of or relating to the heart and lungs
the cardiopulmonary system
a cardiopulmonary bypass that diverts blood from the entrance to the right atrium through an oxygenator directly to the aorta

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