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fibrillate

/ˈfɪbrɪleɪt/

/ˈfaɪbrɪleɪt/

Translations

fibrillateverb

fibrillated

Past Simple

fibrillated

Past Participle

fibrillating

Gerund

/ˈfɪbrɪleɪt/

/ˈfaɪbrɪleɪt/

The heart began to fibrillate during the surgery.

Сердце начало фибриллировать во время операции.

Synonyms

fibrillateverb

Of a muscle, especially cardiac muscle: to quiver rapidly and irregularly; to undergo fibrillation.

During the operation the patient's heart began to fibrillate, producing an erratic rhythm.

To cause (a muscle, nerve, or the heart) to undergo rapid, irregular contractions.

Certain stimulants can fibrillate the heart if taken in excessive doses.