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cardiopulmonary

cardiopulmonary

4 4.9
Relating to both the heart and the lungs and how they work
  • adjective
  • /ˌkɑrdiəˈpʌlməˌnɛri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cardiopulmonar
  • We have the professional knowledge to implement evidence-based practice initiatives to support outcomes related to surviving a cardiopulmonary arrest.
  • cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • cardiopulmonary bypass
  • cardiopulmonary arrest

Examples

  • Very ill patients who experience a cardiac arrest and receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) have a very small chance of recovering.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Exercise training work rates are increased as tolerated to provide continuous overload to the musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Assess and manage a patient in cardiopulmonary failure or arrest.

    Academic text (2017)
  • BACKGROUND: Exposure to wildfire smoke has been associated with cardiopulmonary health impacts.

    Academic text (2013)
  • In conclusion, changes seen on the horizon will improve survival rates from cardiopulmonary arrest with intact functional status and good quality of life.

    Academic text (2007)
  • His or her minimum annual training needs include sessions in basic immunization, travel health, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation/anaphylaxis.

    Academic text (2012)
  • In this sedentary state, a rapid deterioration in the cardiopulmonary systems occurs.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Critical care will consist of IV fluids, respiratory support, cardiopulmonary monitoring, and possibly the use of anti-inflammatory steroids.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The patient denied fevers, chills, nausea, vomiting, diplopia, and cardiopulmonary symptoms.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The doctor emphasized the importance of cardiopulmonary health for overall well-being.

Synonyms

cardiorespiratory
vscardiopulmonary
  • Specialized
1 4.9

Relating to the heart and the lungs and how they work together

is the same meaning but uses an alternate word form

Compounds

1 3.7

A medical emergency method using chest pushes and mouth breaths to restart a person's heart and breathing

1 5.4

When the heart and lungs suddenly stop working, breathing and heartbeat stop

4.9

Exercise that makes the heart and lungs stronger and helps blood and breathing work better

Surface Forms

cardiopulmonary positive

Morphology

cardiopulmonary = pulmonary (semi-transparent) = cardio + pulmon + ary

The term is built from the medical combining form 'cardio-' plus the recognizable base 'pulmonary', but the result is still a specialized technical adjective.

Etymology

The word cardiopulmonary combines cardio-, which comes from a Greek word for 'heart', and pulmo-, which comes from a Latin word for 'lung'. So cardiopulmonary describes something that affects both the heart and the lungs, as in CPR.