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cardiopulmonary
adjective
car·dio·pul·mo·nary
ˌkär-dē-ō-ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē
-ˈpəl-
: of or relating to the heart and lungs
Examples of cardiopulmonary in a Sentence
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1879, in the meaning defined above
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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
-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-
: 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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