life support

US /ˈlaɪf səˌpɔːrt/
UK /ˈlaɪf səˌpɔːrt/
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medical equipment that keeps someone alive when they are very ill and would otherwise die

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The patient was put on life support after the accident.
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Doctors are considering taking her off life support.
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