defibrillation
noun/diˌfɪbrɪˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #19,726 most common English word
Meaning
The application of an electric shock to the heart to stop abnormal beating and allow normal rhythm to resume.
Example sentence
The paramedics performed defibrillation on the patient to restore his heart rhythm.
Synonyms & related words
- resuscitation
- cardioversion
- shock
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