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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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“Open-heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-heart. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.
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open-heart
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of open-heart
: done by stopping the heart from beating for a period of time, opening the heart, and repairing damage
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open-heart
adjectiveMedical 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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The first known use of open-heart was in 1959
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