 life_support |
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| 1. | [ noun ] equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions | |
| Synonyms: | life-support_system | |
| Examples: | "the astronauts relied on their life-support systems" |
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| Related terms: | equipment | |
| 2. | [ noun ] medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive | |
| Synonyms: | life-support_system | |
| Examples: | "the patient is on life support" |
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| Related terms: | equipment | |
| Similar spelling: |
life-support life_saver |
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