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defibrillate

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12 lettersPronunciation /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪt/Part of speech verbSorted abdeefiillrtStarts with DEnds with E0 clues
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Definitions

  1. stop the fibrillation and restore normal contractions, usually by means of electric shocks

Word origin

From de- + fibrillate.

Used in a sentence

  • Dynamic typography reinvigorates the storytelling genre by anthropomorphizing fonts, defibrillating calligraphy, creating rhythmic, ambient moodscapes without sacrificing speed or lushness.
  • Though occasionally a “flatliner” can be revived with a defib, it is most commonly used to change the uncoordinated contractions of the heart (fibrillation) into a normal sinus rhythm—that is, to defibrillate the heart.

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