Cardiopulmonary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cardiopulmonary is an adjective meaning (medicine) Of or pertaining to both the heart and the lungs.
Meaning
(medicine) Of or pertaining to both the heart and the lungs.
Example Sentences
A DNR decision determines whether or not patients receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Synonyms for cardiopulmonary
Depending on context, synonyms include cardiorespiratory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardiorespiratory, respiratory, breathing, resuscitation, cardiothoracic, bipulmonary.
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