Word
fibrillation
Phoneticsfib·ril·la·tion
US/ˌfɪbɹɪˈɫeɪʃən/
UK/fˌɪbɹɪlˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. a fast, irregular, and uncontrolled beating of the heart. It is a serious medical condition that can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
n. a rapid, irregular, and uncoordinated contraction of the heart muscle, typically occurring in the atria or ventricles. It is a serious arrhythmia that can lead to cardiac arrest if not corrected.
Examples
“The doctor checked for signs of heart fibrillation.”
“Emergency responders used a defibrillator to restore a normal heart rhythm after the patient suffered from ventricular fibrillation.”
“While atrial fibrillation is more common and often manageable with medication, ventricular fibrillation is a medical emergency that requires immediate electrical intervention to prevent sudden cardiac death.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor checked for signs of heart fibrillation.”
contextual
“Emergency responders used a defibrillator to restore a normal heart rhythm after the patient suffered from ventricular fibrillation.”
complex
“While atrial fibrillation is more common and often manageable with medication, ventricular fibrillation is a medical emergency that requires immediate electrical intervention to prevent sudden cardiac death.”
Real-World Examples
“Direct oral anticoagulants cut the risk of serious clinical events by 69% in atrial fibrillation patients with an intermediate risk of stroke, according to the randomized SINGLE-AF trial.” “Newer blood thinners may do more than prevent strokes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and atrial fibrillation.” Etymology
From fibrilla + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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