defibrillator
noun/diˈfɪbrɪleɪtər/
Frequency rank: #17,707 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A medical device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat.
Example sentence
The paramedic used the defibrillator to restore the patient's normal heart rhythm.
Synonyms & related words
- aed
- shocker
- resuscitator
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