defibrillator

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English

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Etymology

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From defibrillate +‎ -or.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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defibrillator (plural defibrillators)

  1. (cardiology) An electronic device used internally or externally that delivers a controlled electric shock to a patient to correct ventricular fibrillation, a lack of coordination of the contraction of muscle tissue of the large chambers of the heart.

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