open-heart
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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
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English 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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