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defibrillation

/ -fɪb-; dɪˌfaɪbrɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

  1. med the application of an electric current to the heart to restore normal rhythmic contractions after the onset of atrial or ventricular fibrillation
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defibrillation

/ dē-fĭb′rə-lāshən /

  1. 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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