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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'.

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