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Definition CPR in American English

CPR noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌsi pi ˈɑr/
1

cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a medical treatment in which you breathe air into someone's mouth and press their chest repeatedly in order to make them start breathing again and make their heart start working again

Example

My friend was given CPR by a medical doctor, who I'm convinced saved his life.

Synonyms and related words
acupressure acupuncture aftercare
2

Civil Procedure Rules: a book in England and Wales containing rules which have to be followed if someone is taking a civil case to court

Example

It was implicit in CPR rule 35.9, that the information sought is, at least, relevant to an issue.

Synonyms and related words
act adjective law the administration of justice
Definition CPR in American English