mechanical heart
noun
: a mechanism designed to maintain the flow of blood to the tissues of the body especially during a surgical operation on the heart
also
: an artificial heart
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“Mechanical heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mechanical%20heart. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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