Meaning Of The Word Defibrillate

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What's The Definition Of Defibrillate?

defibrillate in American English
to stop fibrillation of (the heart), as by the use of electric current
transitive verb: to arrest the fibrillation of (heart muscle) by applying electric shock across the chest, thus depolarizing the heart cells and allowing normal rhythm to return

defibrillate in British English
to stop abnormal rhythm of (the heart) and restore it to normal rhythm, usually by administering an electric charge

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