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.
The Stolen Valor Act of 2013 was introduced into the House by Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., who has said the awards, like the men and women who earned them, are worthy of respect. Other lawmakers shared Heck's sentiment. I'm very happy the President signed the Stolen Valor Act, said Rep. Paul Cook, R-Calif., a retired Marine colonel. The new law ensures that we protect and honor veterans and the sacrifices they've made.