fibrillation
nounfemininetécnico/fiβɾilɐˈsɐ̃w̃/técnico
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.
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Common collocations
atrial fibrillationventricular fibrillation
Etymology
Do latim 'fibrilla' (pequena fibra) + sufixo '-ação'.