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defibrillation

noun

UK/ˌdiː.fɪb.rɪˈleɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/diːˌfɪb.rəˈleɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of defibrillation noun

  1. Uncountablemedical

    The process of using an electrical current to halt irregular and hazardous heart muscle activity.

    • The doctor quickly performed defibrillation in an attempt to restore the patient's heart rhythm.

    • In cases of cardiac arrest, immediate defibrillation is critical.

    • Automated external defibrillators can be life-saving in emergency situations.