cardioversion

[kahr-dee-oh-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn]

car·di·o·ver·sion

[kahr-dee-oh-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn]
noun Medicine/Medical.
restoring the rhythm of the heart to normal by applying direct-current electrical shock.

Origin:
1970–75; cardio- + (re)version
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Cardioversion is always a great word to know.
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the tongue.
the innermost digit of the forelimb; thumb.
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Medical Dictionary

cardioversion car·di·o·ver·sion (kär'dē-ō-vûr'zhən, -shən)
n.
Restoration of the heartbeat to normal by electrical countershock or by use of medication.

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