mouth-to-mouth

British

adjective

designating a method of artificial respiration involving blowing air rhythmically into the mouth of a person who has stopped breathing, to stimulate return of spontaneous breathing

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They defined kissing as non-aggressive, mouth-to-mouth contact that does not involve food transfer.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2025

Sgt Peters gave Interpreter Popal mouth-to-mouth, but he died soon afterwards.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

She had blood on her mouth, possibly from giving him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

You don't give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to a zombie.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2023

Some will suggest mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, while others will strive to recall episodes of medical television dramas that may or may not be relevant to your case.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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