cardioplegia
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cardioplegia
[kahr″de-o-ple´jah]arrest of myocardial contraction, as by use of chemical compounds or cold in cardiac surgery. adj., adj cardiopleg´ic.
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car·di·o·ple·gi·a
(kar'dē-ō-plē'jē-ă),1. Paralysis of the heart.
2. An elective stopping of cardiac activity temporarily by injection of chemicals, selective hypothermia, or electrical stimuli.
[cardio- + G. plēgē, stroke]
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car·di·o·ple·gi·a
(kahr'dē-ō-plē'jē-ă)1. Paralysis of the heart.
2. An elective temporary cessation of cardiac activity by injection of chemicals, selective hypothermia, or electrical stimuli and used to perform surgery on the heart.
[cardio- + G. plēgē, stroke]
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cardioplegia
Deliberate temporary stopping of the heart beat (contractions) in the course of heart surgery, either by cooling or by means of drugs.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005