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brəˌleɪ noun Medicine/Medical.
an agent or device for arresting fibrillation of the atrial or ventricular muscles of the heart.
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defibrillator (dɪˈfaɪbrɪˌleɪtə, -ˈfɪb-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| med an apparatus for stopping fibrillation of the heart by application of an electric current to the chest wall or directly to the heart | |
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defibrillator de·fib·ril·la·tor (dē-fĭb'rə-lā'tər, -fī'brə-)
n.
An electrical device used to counteract fibrillation of the heart muscle and restore normal heartbeat by applying a brief electric shock.
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Example sentences
He wants access to the data being collected inside his body by an implanted cardiac defibrillator.
In fact, moments after collapsing, the ref had his heart restarted by an automated external defibrillator.
What you really need is a good defibrillator by your side.
They act as an instant defibrillator in the event of arrhythmia.
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