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cardiac massage

DEFINITIONS OF: cardiac massage

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n 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

Synonyms:
heart massage
Type of:
emergency procedure
(medicine) a procedure adopted to meet an emergency (especially a medical emergency)
massage
kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
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