Definition

Related to the act of bringing someone back to life or consciousness after they have stopped breathing or their heart has stopped.

Example

The doctors used resuscitative techniques to save the patient's life after the cardiac arrest.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new training course on resuscitative techniques?

Yeah, I heard it can really help save lives in emergencies.

I think everyone should know some resuscitative skills, just in case.

Absolutely! It's a crucial skill to have for any situation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resuscitative → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "suscitare" (meaning to raise or bring up). The word "resuscitative" refers to the act of bringing someone back to life or consciousness again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'raising again' — 're-' means again, and 'suscitare' means to raise. This helps you remember that resuscitative relates to bringing someone back to life.

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