noun

resuscitation

resuscitation

The paramedic performed resuscitation on the patient.

The paramedic performed resuscitation on the patient.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save lives.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save lives.

((on sb.)) the act of reviving (sb.) from unconsciousness The paramedic performed resuscitation on the patient.

Synonyms: revival, reanimation

From Latin 're-' (again) + 'suscitare' (to rouse, raise). Literally 'to raise up again'.

Think of 're-sus' as 'again-up'. The act of bringing someone 'up again' to life.

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