cardiac arrest

noun

: temporary or permanent cessation of the heartbeat

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James Ray Gary took over as deacon in 2008, after his dad died of cardiac arrest at age 96, and the church cycled through three more pastors, records show. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025 Hakam reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest and died within moments of collapsing, according to the outlet. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025 In fact, Mark died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Steve Madeley, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025 It’s usually heard in cases of cardiac arrest or stroke and is a natural reflex of the body. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.

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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