defibrillation

de·fi·bril·late

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-fahy-bruh-leyt, -fib-ruh-]
- /diˈfaɪ brəˌleɪt, -ˈfɪb rə-/
- /ˌdiː.fɪb.rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-fahy-bruh-leyt, -fib-ruh-]
- /diˈfaɪ brəˌleɪt, -ˈfɪb rə-/

Definitions of defibrillation word

noun defibrillation the application of an electric current to the heart to restore normal rhythmic contractions after the onset of atrial or ventricular fibrillation 3
verb with object defibrillation 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. 1
noun defibrillation The stopping of fibrillation of the heart by administering a controlled electric shock in order to allow restoration of the normal rhythm. 1
noun defibrillation the stopping of the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock. 0

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Origin of defibrillation

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

1930-35; de- + fibrillate, back formation from fibrillation

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