CPR
English meaning: CPR
Definition
An emergency technique of chest compressions and breaths to restart breathing and heartbeat.
Example
“The lifeguard performed CPR until the ambulance crew finally arrived.”
Another example: “The lifeguard performed CPR until the ambulance arrived.”
Usage — When, Where & How
An abbreviation (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) used in medical, emergency, and everyday contexts; the acronym is far more common than the full term. Always written in capitals.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
An abbreviation of 'cardiopulmonary resuscitation'.
Synonyms
- resuscitation
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Related Words
Common Collocations
- perform cpr
- cpr training
- administer cpr
- cpr certified
- learn cpr
Word Forms
CPR (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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