HealthAugust 13, 2026

cardiopulmonary

kar-dee-oh-PUL-muh-ner-ee

Definition

Relating to the heart and the lungs, often used in the context of resuscitation techniques.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'kardia' (heart) and the Latin 'pulmonarius' (of the lungs). It combines these two roots to describe medical conditions or functions involving both organ systems.

In the news

The term is used to describe the CPR training provided to the summer camp participants to ensure they learn life-saving emergency health skills.

KIMSHEALTH Launches Discover Healthcare Summer Camp in Bahrain

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