die Lebenserhaltungseinrichtung
Translation
life support system, life support machine
Examples
Der Patient ist an die Lebenserhaltungseinrichtung angeschlossen.
The patient is connected to the life support system.
Grammar Patterns
to connect ((sb.)) to ((sth.)) to connect sb. to sth. The patient is connected to the life support system.
Similar Words
Beatmungsgerät (ventilator)
Etymology
A compound of 'Leben' (life), 'Erhaltung' (preservation), and 'Einrichtung' (device/facility).
Memory Tips
Break it down: Lebens (of life) + Erhaltungs (preservation) + Einrichtung (device). A device for preserving life.