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Resuscitate is a verb that refers to the act of reviving or bringing someone or something back to life, particularly after experiencing a period of unconsciousness, illness, or even near-death state. The term is most commonly used in the context of medical emergency situations, where the goal is to restore a person's heartbeat, breathing, or consciousness.
In medical settings, resuscitation techniques may involve administering CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), which includes chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth or mechanical respiration. Additionally, the use of defibrillators, drugs, or other advanced life-support measures may be employed to attempt resuscitation.
Beyond its application in medical contexts, "resuscitate" can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of revitalizing or rejuvenating something that has declined or become stagnant. For instance, one can seek to resuscitate a failing business, a dying art form, or even a damaged relationship by putting in renewed effort, employing new strategies, or restoring lost trust.
Overall, resuscitate encompasses the idea of restoring life or vitality to something that has faltered, whether it pertains to a person's health, an organization's well-being, or the rekindling of an interpersonal connection.
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To revive, to restore to life after apparent death.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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To recover from apparent death; to revivify; to revive; to come to life again.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "resuscitate" comes from Latin, specifically from the Latin verb "resuscitare", which means "to revive" or "to raise up again". "Resuscitare" is a combination of the prefix "re-" (meaning "again" or "back") and the verb "suscitare" (meaning "to raise" or "to stir up"). Overall, "resuscitate" refers to the act of reviving or restoring life to someone who is unconscious, inactive, or seemingly dead.
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