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defibrillation

/ dɪˌfaɪbrɪˈleɪʃən; -fɪb- /

noun

  1. med the application of an electric current to the heart to restore normal rhythmic contractions after the onset of atrial or ventricular fibrillation

defibrillation

/ dē-fĭb′rə-lā′shən /

  1. Termination of fibrillation of the heart muscle and restoration of normal heart rhythm, especially by one or more electric shocks administered by paddles applied to the chest.

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