fibrillation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of the muscle fibers of the heart.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɪbɹɪˈleɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fibrillation.wav

Word forms

fibrillation fibrillations

Etymology

From fibrilla + -ation.

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