English Explanatory Dictionary

cardiovert

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To perform (or attempt) cardioversion: to correct cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) using electric current or medication.

Word forms

cardiovert cardioverts cardioverting cardioverted

Etymology

Back-formation from cardioversion.

Derived words

cardioverter

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