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defibrillation

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de·fib·ril·late  (d-fbr-lt, -fbr-)
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·fibril·lation n.
de·fibril·lative adj.
de·fibril·la·tory (-l-tôr, -tr) 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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Noun1.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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