Definition of open–heart
: of, relating to, or performed on a heart temporarily stopped and relieved of circulatory function and surgically opened for repair of defects or damage open–heart surgery
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First Known Use of open–heart
1959
OPEN–HEART Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of open–heart for English Language Learners
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medical : done by stopping the heart from beating for a period of time, opening the heart, and repairing damage
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open–heart
adjective
Medical Definition of open–heart
: of, relating to, or performed on a heart temporarily stopped and relieved of circulatory function and surgically opened for repair of defects or damage open–heart surgery
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