Resurrection

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Resurrection

Resurrection (pronunciation: /ˌrezəˈrekSH(ə)n/) is a term that originates from the Latin word resurrectio, which means "rising again". In a medical context, it is not typically used. However, it is a significant concept in various religious and philosophical beliefs, often referring to the act of bringing the dead back to life.

Etymology

The term "resurrection" is derived from the Latin resurrectio, which is composed of re- meaning "again" and surgere meaning "to rise". Thus, the term literally translates to "rising again".

Related Terms

  • Clinical death: This refers to a medical condition typically defined by the cessation of blood circulation and breathing, the two necessary criteria to sustain human and many other organisms' lives.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): This is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including a heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
  • Defibrillation: This is a treatment for life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and ventricular fibrillation.
  • Life support: This refers to the treatments and techniques performed in an emergency in order to support life after the failure of one or more vital organs.
  • Reanimation: This is a term often used in a medical context to refer to the restoration of life or consciousness.

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