shockable

English

Etymology

shock +‎ -able

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒkəbəl

Adjective

shockable (comparative more shockable, superlative most shockable)

1. Able to be shocked.
2. Easily shocked.
3. (medicine) Capable of being treated by defibrillator.

   shockable rhythm

   • 2015, Rachel K. Thomas, ‎Elize Richards, ‎Cathy Taylor, Practical Medical Procedures at a Glance (page 67)

     Ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) are considered shockable and thus require defibrillation.

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