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\ ˌō-pən-ˈhärt 
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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
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of open-heart
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
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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