CPR
|C-P-R|
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/siː piː ɑːr/
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life-saving technique
Etymology
Etymology Information
'CPR' is an acronym for 'Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation', originating from the combination of 'cardio-' meaning 'heart', 'pulmonary' meaning 'lungs', and 'resuscitation' meaning 'revival'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'CPR' was first used in the 1960s as a standardized emergency procedure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was a medical term for reviving patients, and it remains so today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a life-saving technique used in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
The paramedic performed CPR on the unconscious patient.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/12 05:26