cardiopulmonary bypass

cardiopulmonary bypass definition - medical

cardiopulmonary bypass

noun
A procedure to circulate and oxygenate the blood during heart surgery involving the diversion of blood from the heart and lungs through a heart-lung machine and the return of oxygenated blood to the aorta.

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