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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Heart-Lung Machine.
Heart-Lung Machine - as a noun
A pump to maintain circulation during heart surgery; diverts blood from the heart and oxygenates it and then pumps it through the body
Example Sentences
"The heart-lung machine is used during open-heart surgery to temporarily take over the functions of the heart and lungs."
"Without the heart-lung machine, it would be impossible to perform certain complex heart surgeries."
"The heart-lung machine works by pumping and oxygenating the patient's blood outside of their body."
"During the procedure, the patient's blood is diverted into the heart-lung machine through plastic tubing."
"The heart-lung machine allows surgeons to stop the heart and perform intricate procedures on it."
