cardiopulmonary

American  

[kahr-dee-oh-puhl-muh-ner-ee, -pool-] / ˌkɑr di oʊˈpʌl məˌnɛr i, -ˈpʊl- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affecting the heart and lungs.

   cardiopulmonary laboratory.

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cardiopulmonary British  

/ -mənrɪ, ˌkɑːdɪəʊˈpʌlmənərɪ, -ˈpʊl- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affecting the heart and lungs

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cardiopulmonary Scientific  

/ kär′dē-ō-pl′mə-nĕr′ē,-pŭl′- /

1. Relating to or involving the heart and the lungs.

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Etymology

Origin of cardiopulmonary

First recorded in 1880–85; cardio- + pulmonary

Example Sentences

Cardiopulmonary arrest, which is also known as cardiac arrest, occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating effectively and prevents blood from circulating through the body, according to the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

Cardiopulmonary arrest means “the heart stops beating and the lungs stop moving,” Dr. Cyril Wecht said.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2021

Cardiopulmonary arrest simply means his heart and breathing stopped, which happens when anyone dies.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2020

Cardiopulmonary arrest simply means his heart and breathing stopped, which happens when anyone dies.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2020

Germany-based Maquet Cardiopulmonary and its U.S. sales division based in Wayne, N.J., settled the lawsuit in Connecticut with the husband of Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, according to documents filed Friday at Waterbury Superior Court.

From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2018