English Explanatory Dictionary

defibrillator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An electronic device used internally or externally that delivers a controlled electric shock to a patient to correct ventricular fibrillation, a lack of coordination of the contraction of muscle tissue of the large chambers of the heart.

Pronunciation

/diːˈfɪbɹɪˌleɪtə(ɹ)/ en-us-defibrillator.ogg

Word forms

defibrillator defibrillators

Etymology

From defibrillate + -or.

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