cardioplegia

cardioplegia definition - medical

car·di·o·ple·gia (kärˌdē-ō-plēˈjə)

noun
  1. Paralysis of the heart, or cardiac arrest, as from direct blow or trauma.
  2. Elective, temporary stopping of cardiac activity, usually by using drugs.

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