Defibrillation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /diːˌfɪbɹɪˈleɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Defibrillation is a noun meaning The stopping of the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock.
Meaning
The stopping of the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock.
Word Forms
- defibrillations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include electroshock, shocking, shock, acutorsion, electrocution, electropuncture.
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