cardiac arrest

noun

: temporary or permanent cessation of the heartbeat

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The civil suit alleges the child died from cardiac arrest. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025 There’s a reference to cardiac arrest in audio of the 911 call obtained by TMZ, the outlet reported, noting no charges have been filed. Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025 Garcia died the next day from cardiac arrest, according to the lawsuit. Fred Schulte, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025 Mickey Lee, a contestant on CBS’ Big Brother last summer, died last night following a series of cardiac arrests in recent days. Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cardiac arrest

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cardiac arrest was in 1873

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“Cardiac arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiac%20arrest. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

cardiac arrest

noun
: abrupt temporary or permanent cessation of the heartbeat (as from ventricular fibrillation or asystole)

called also sudden cardiac arrest

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