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fibrillation

nounfemininetechnicaltécnico/fiβɾilɐˈsɐ̃w̃/fi·bri·la·ção

Definition

Rapid, uncoordinated, and ineffective contraction of the heart muscle fibers.

“Atrial fibrillation is a common heart arrhythmia.”

“The patient was admitted with suspected ventricular fibrillation.”

atrial fibrillationventricular fibrillation