defibrillation

/ (dɪˌfaɪbrɪˈleɪʃən, -fɪb-) /

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noun

med the application of an electric current to the heart to restore normal rhythmic contractions after the onset of atrial or ventricular fibrillation

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Scientific definitions for defibrillation

defibrillation

[ dē-fĭb′rə-lā′shən ]

Termination of fibrillation of the heart muscle and restoration of normal heart rhythm, especially by one or more electric shocks administered by paddles applied to the chest.