Defibrillation
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noun.
the
stopping
of the
fibrillation
of the
heart
in order to
restore
normal
contractions
, especially by the use of an
electric
shock
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noun.
treatment by stopping fibrillation of heart muscles (usually by electric shock delivered by a defibrillator)
Word Usage
"The computer then determines whether or not defibrillation is needed."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
medical aid
medical care
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