defibrillator
noun
an agent or device for arresting fibrillation of the atrial or ventricular muscles of the heart.
defibrillators
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pluralof defibrillator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The sleek, futuristic-looking, white and yellow vehicle boasts solar panels on the roof that power its engine but also medical devices from x-ray machines to defibrillators.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
There's been a greater uptake in CPR done before ambulance staff arrive, he said, as well as a "dramatic uptick in the number of public access defibrillators that are registered".
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
She is the master of an exclamation and can zero in on her complaints on a topic as wide as all men or as narrow as the decreased use of defibrillators in media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025
"It helps me manage that patient better, know who's at greatest risk, and if we think the risk is really high, we'll recommend defibrillators for patients like that," McNally said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 17, 2025
The video stream will also be used to coach bystanders on how to use defibrillators correctly.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2025
