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Definition of resuscitation

resuscitation

/rɪˌsʌs.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
re · sus · ci · ta · tion
Plural:resuscitations
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Adjective:resuscitative
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• noun

1

The medical process of restoring breathing, circulation, or consciousness to someone who appears to be dead or unconscious.

Example

"The paramedics immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the unconscious patient."

2

The act of bringing a failing system, practice, or idea back into active use, vigor, or prominence.

Example

"The new government stimulus package aimed at the resuscitation of the struggling manufacturing sector."

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• Rhymes for resuscitation

• Nearby Words

resurrection
resurvey
resuscitate
resuscitation
resynchronize
retackle
retag

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin resuscitatio, from the verb resuscitare ('to rouse again' or 'to revive'), composed of re- ('again') and suscitare ('to raise' or 'to stir up').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resuscitation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resuscitation
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