HyperDic: resuscitator

English > 1 sense of the word resuscitator:
NOUNartifactresuscitatora breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration
English > resuscitator: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration.
Broaderbreathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine, ventilatorA device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
Verbsresuscitatecause to regain consciousness

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