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–noun
the stimulation of natural respiratory functions in persons whose breathing has failed or in newborn infants by artificially forcing air into and out of the lungs.

Origin:
1850–55
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artificial respiration  
n.  A procedure used to restore or maintain respiration in a person who has stopped breathing. The method uses mechanical or manual means to force air into and out of the lungs in a rhythmic fashion.
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Main Entry: artificial respiration
Function: noun
: the process of restoring or initiating breathing by forcing air into and out of the lungs to establish the rhythm ofinspiration and expiration —see BACK PRESSURE-ARM LIFT METHOD MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
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artificial respiration n.
A procedure to mechanically or manually force air into and out of the lungs in a rhythmic manner to restore or maintain respiration in a person who has stopped breathing. Also called artificial ventilation.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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