cardiopulmonary
adjective
car·dio·pul·mo·nary
ˌkär-dē-ō-ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē 
-ˈpəl-
: of or relating to the heart and lungs
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CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Valerie Perrine’s cause of death was listed as acute cardiopulmonary arrest with the underlying cause of Parkinson’s disease, according to a report.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The Lenny actress died from acute cardiopulmonary arrest.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
According to a death certificate, Goodall’s cause of death is listed as cardiopulmonary arrest.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cardiopulmonary
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“Cardiopulmonary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiopulmonary. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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cardiopulmonary
adjective
car·dio·pul·mo·nary
ˈkärd-ē-ō-ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē
-ˈpəl-
: of or relating to the heart and lungs
Medical Definition
cardiopulmonary
adjective
car·dio·pul·mo·nary
ˌkärd-ē-ō-ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē, -ˈpəl-
: of or relating to the heart and lungs
the cardiopulmonary system
a cardiopulmonary bypass that diverts blood from the entrance to the right atrium through an oxygenator directly to the aorta
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