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resuscitation

Resuscitation (noun) means the act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death. Example: “The nurse began resuscitation the moment his heart stopped.”

noun
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The act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.
"The nurse began resuscitation the moment his heart stopped."

How to use resuscitation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of bringing someone back from the point of death.

Common pairings
cardiopulmonary resuscitation attempt resuscitation

Word forms

resuscitations plural

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Etymology

From Middle English resuscitacion, from Old French ressuscitacion and Latin resuscitātio. Equivalent to resuscitate + -ion.

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “resuscitation” mean?

The word “resuscitation” means the act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death. In plain terms, the process of bringing someone back from the point of death.

How do you use “resuscitation” in a sentence?

Here is “resuscitation” used in a sentence: “The nurse began resuscitation the moment his heart stopped.”

What part of speech is “resuscitation”?

“Resuscitation” is a noun.

What is the meaning of resuscitation?

"resuscitation" (noun) means the act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.

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