Resuscitated: meaning, definitions and examples
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resuscitated
[ rɪˈsʌsɪteɪtɪd ]
medical
Revived from unconsciousness or apparent death.
Synonyms
reanimate, revitalize, revive.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| resuscitated |
Used in medical situations where someone has been brought back to life or consciousness after they have stopped breathing or their heart has stopped.
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| revive |
Can be used both in medical terms and more generally to mean bringing something back to life, consciousness, or activity. It is slightly more versatile than 'resuscitate'.
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| reanimate |
Similar to 'resuscitated', but often used in more dramatic or fictional contexts, such as bringing something back to life, not necessarily in a medical way.
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Examples of usage
- He was resuscitated by the paramedics after his heart stopped beating.
- The doctor successfully resuscitated the patient who had drowned in the pool.
Translations
Translations of the word "resuscitated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ressuscitado
🇮🇳 पुनर्जीवित
🇩🇪 wiederbelebt
🇮🇩 dihidupkan kembali
🇺🇦 реанімований
🇵🇱 reanimowany
🇯🇵 蘇生した
🇫🇷 réanimé
🇪🇸 resucitado
🇹🇷 diriltilmiş
🇰🇷 소생된
🇸🇦 أُعيد إحياؤه
🇨🇿 oživený
🇸🇰 oživený
🇨🇳 复活的
🇸🇮 oživljen
🇮🇸 endurlífgaður
🇰🇿 қайта тірілген
🇬🇪 გაცოცხლებული
🇦🇿 dirildilmiş
🇲🇽 resucitado
Etymology
The word 'resuscitated' originates from the Latin word 'resuscitatus', which means 'revived'. The term evolved over time to be used in medical contexts to describe the act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death. The concept of resuscitation has been a crucial part of medical practices throughout history, with advancements in techniques and technologies continually improving the chances of successfully resuscitating individuals in critical situations.