fibrillation
nounfemininetécnico/fi.bɾi.ʎɐˈsɐ̃w̃/low
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.
Common collocations
atrial fibrillationventricular fibrillationfibrillation episode
Etymology
Derivado de 'fibrila' (do latim 'fibrilla', diminutivo de 'fibra') + sufixo '-ação'.