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Definition of Heart-lung machine
1. Noun. A pump to maintain circulation during heart surgery; diverts blood from the heart and oxygenates it and then pumps it through the body.
Generic synonyms: Pump
Medical Definition of Heart-lung machine
1. A combination blood pump and blood oxygenator used for temporary periods of time in cardiopulmonary bypass for cardiac surgery. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Heart-lung Machine
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