heart massage

/hɑrt məˌsɑ(d)ʒ/
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Definitions of heart massage
  1. noun
    an emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or, during surgery, directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest
    synonyms: cardiac massage
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    type of:
    emergency procedure
    (medicine) a procedure adopted to meet an emergency (especially a medical emergency)
    massage
    kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
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