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fibrillation

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/fi.bɾi.ʎɐˈsɐ̃w̃/fi·bri·lha·ção

Definition

Rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of muscle fibers, particularly of the heart muscle.

“Ventricular fibrillation is a serious medical emergency.”

“The patient was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.”

atrial fibrillationventricular fibrillationfibrillation episode