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car⋅di⋅o⋅ver⋅sion

  [kahr-dee-oh-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn]
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–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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What is Cardioversion? Learn the Benefits, Risk Factors & Recovery.
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car·di·o·ver·sion   (kär'dē-ō-vûr'zhən, -shən)   
n.  The restoration of the heartbeat to normal functioning by the application of electrical shock or by the use of medication.

[cardio- + (con)version.]
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: car·dio·ver·sion
Pronunciation: -'v&r-zh&n also -sh&n
Function: noun
: application of an electric shockin order to restore normal heartbeat
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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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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