defibrillation

defibrillation definition - medical

de·fib·ril·la·tion (dē-fĭbˌrə-lāˈshən, -fīˌbrə-)

noun
The stopping of fibrillation of the heart muscle and the restoration of normal contractions using drugs or electric shock.

Related Forms:

  • de·fibˈril·lateˌ verb

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