de·fib·ril·late (d -f b r -l t , -f br-)tr.v. de·fib·ril·lat·ed, de·fib·ril·lat·ing, de·fib·ril·lates To stop the fibrillation of (a heart) and restore normal contractions through the use of drugs or an electric shock. de·fib ril·lation n.de·fib ril·lative adj.de·fib ril·la·tory (-l-tôr, -t r) adj. |
defibrillation [dɪˌfaɪbrɪˈleɪʃən -fɪb-]
n
(Medicine) Med the application of an electric current to the heart to restore normal rhythmic contractions after the onset of atrial or ventricular fibrillation
| defibrillation (d-fbr-lshn) Termination of fibrillation of the heart muscle and restoration of normal heart rhythm, especially by one or more electric shocks administered by paddles applied to the chest. |
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| Noun | 1. | defibrillation - treatment by stopping fibrillation of heart muscles (usually by electric shock delivered by a defibrillator) medical aid, medical care - professional treatment for illness or injury |
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