artificial respiration. n. A procedure used to restore or maintain respiration in a person or animal that has stopped breathing. The method uses mechanical or manual means to force air into and out of the lungs in a rhythmic fashion. artificial respiration. n. 1. (Medicine) any of various methods of restarting breathing after it has stopped, by manual rhythmic pressure on the chest, mouth-to-mouth breathing, etc. 2. (Medicine) any method of maintaining respiration artificially, as by use of an iron lung.
Top definition. stolen valor. A term that can mean literally anything the user would like it to mean. The word 'valor' means 'courage or bravery', and is sometimes used in a careless manner to describe members of various military organizations around the world.
Identity Theft. Identity Theft. A stolen identity is a powerful cloak of anonymity for criminals and terrorists and a danger to national security and private citizens alike. For the FBI, identity theft is nothing newâwe've been dealing with criminals faking IDs for decades, from check forgers to fugitives on the run. But the threat is more pervasive and the scams more sophisticated than ever, including online elements.