artificial respiration

noun

Meaning

The manual or mechanical forcing of air into the lungs of a person who is not breathing in order to maintain life.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

pulmotor(English)ventilation(English)respirator(English)ventilator(English)accessory breathing(English)life support(English)autotriggering(English)insufflation(English)

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