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cuirass

[kwiras′]

Etymology: Fr, cuirasse, breastplate

1 also called cuirass ventilator. a negative-pressure full-body respirator. It consists of a rigid shell that conforms to the surfaces of the body from the neck to the hips. Ventilating pressure is delivered through a flexible hose attached to the top of the device. An electrically driven pump is adjusted to match the timing of the patient's spontaneous breathing.

2 a tightly fitted chest bandage.

cuirass [kwe-ras´]

a covering for the chest.

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