revivification

Revivification is the act of making something live again or restoring life or vitality after a period of inactivity or apparent death. In a medical or biological sense, it refers to procedures or processes that restore function, consciousness, or circulation. The word derives from Latin revīvificāre, meaning “to make alive again.”

In medicine, revivification is commonly associated with resuscitation—the attempt to revive someone after cardiac or respiratory arrest. It may encompass techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced life support, as well as interventions to reestablish circulation, breathing, or neurologic function. In some clinical or legal texts, revivification may appear as a broader term for revival of vital signs rather than a specific protocol.

In literature and folklore, revivification often describes the revival of a person, creature, or entity after death, including themes of necromancy, spiritual awakening, or magical restoration.

Because the term can imply different processes across fields, its usage can be ambiguous; specialists generally prefer more precise terms such as resuscitation, revival, or vivification depending on context. Related concepts include revival, resurrection, and vivification.