resuscitate
[ ri-suhs-i-teyt ]
/ rɪˈsʌs ɪˌteɪt /
verb (used with object), re·sus·ci·tat·ed, re·sus·ci·tat·ing.
to revive, especially from apparent death or from unconsciousness.
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Origin of resuscitate
OTHER WORDS FROM resuscitate
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British Dictionary definitions for resuscitate
resuscitate
/ (rɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt) /
verb
(tr) to restore to consciousness; revive
Derived forms of resuscitate
resuscitable, adjectiveresuscitation, nounresuscitative, adjectiveWord Origin for resuscitate
C16: from Latin resuscitāre, from re- + suscitāre to raise, from sub- up from below + citāre to rouse, from citus quick
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Medical definitions for resuscitate
resuscitate
[ rĭ-sŭs′ĭ-tāt′ ]
v.
To restore consciousness, vigor, or life to.
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