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Term: Jarvik Heart

Definition: The Jarvik Heart is a mechanical heart device created by Dr. Robert Jarvik. It is an artificial heart used as a temporary or permanent replacement for a failing human heart.

Examples:

Noun (Medical): The Jarvik Heart has revolutionized the treatment of severe heart failure.

"After undergoing a transplant, the patient's failing heart was replaced with a Jarvik Heart, allowing them to live a normal life."

Verb: Surgeons often jarvik heart their patients to sustain their lives while waiting for a heart transplant.

"The patient was jarvik hearted immediately after a major heart attack to prevent further damage."

Adjective (Popular): The Jarvik Heart has become one of the most popular and recognized artificial heart devices.

"The movie character was seen with a mini Jarvik Heart keychain, showing off their love for medical technology."

Adjective (Local): The Jarvik Heart procedure is available only in select local hospitals.

"Patients living in remote areas might need to travel to the nearest city to undergo a Jarvik Heart implantation."

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