fibrillate

[ fahy-bruh-leyt, fib-ruh- ]

verb (used with object)

, fi·bril·lat·ed, fi·bril·lat·ing.

1. to cause to undergo fibrillation.

verb (used without object)

, fi·bril·lat·ed, fi·bril·lat·ing.

1. to undergo fibrillation.

Other Words From

• fibril·lative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fibrillate¹

First recorded in 1830–40; fibrill(a) + -ate ¹