mouth-to-mouth

mouth-to-mouth Definition

☆ mouth·-to-mouth (mo̵ut̸h′tə mo̵ut̸h′)

adjective

designating a method of resuscitation in which the rescuer breathes directly into the mouth and lungs of a person who has stopped breathing

mouth-to-mouth Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

resuscitation: The victim was given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation at the scene.
contact: It has also been found in some infected people's saliva, so mouth-to-mouth contact, such as kissing, may spread the bacteria.
ventilation: If you are sure there is no pulse you need to restore one by giving chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth ventilation in combination.

Used with adjective complement

give: Three fingers and cover the mouth and nose to give mouth-to-mouth were all I could remember.

Browse dictionary entries near mouth-to-mouth