cardiac massage (n)
heart massage (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def an emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or, during surgery, directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest
Outgoing links
Hypernym emergency procedure; massage
Part holonym cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, cardiac resuscitation, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, kiss of life
Incoming links
Hyponym emergency procedure; massage
Part meronym cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, cardiac resuscitation, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, kiss of life

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