English Explanatory Dictionary

defibrillate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To stop the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock.

Pronunciation

/diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-defibrillate.wav

Word forms

defibrillate defibrillates defibrillating defibrillated

Etymology

From de- + fibrillate.

Derived words

defibrillator
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