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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-fahy-bruh-leyt, -fib-ruh-]
- /diˈfaɪ brəˌleɪt, -ˈfɪb rə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dee-fahy-bruh-leyt, -fib-ruh-]
- /diˈfaɪ brəˌleɪt, -ˈfɪb rə-/
Definitions of defibrillate word
- verb transitive defibrillate to stop fibrillation of (the heart), as by the use of electric current 4
- verb defibrillate to stop abnormal rhythm of (the heart) and restore it to normal rhythm, usually by administering an electric charge 3
- verb defibrillate to brush (a textile) in order to separate the fibres into individual strands 3
- verb with object defibrillate to arrest the fibrillation of (heart muscle) by applying electric shock across the chest, thus depolarizing the heart cells and allowing normal rhythm to return. 2
- noun defibrillate (transitive) To stop the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock. 1
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Origin of defibrillate
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; de- + fibrillate, back formation from fibrillation
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Parts of speech for Defibrillate
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defibrillate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
defibrillate usage trend in Literature
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- when to defibrillate a patient?
- when to defibrillate?
- what heart rhythms do you defibrillate?
- how to defibrillate?
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