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1. (n.) cardiac arrest
abrupt cessation of heartbeat.

Etymology: (1955–60)

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1. (noun) asystole, cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary arrest
absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death

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