defibrillation

/diˌfɪbrəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. A medical procedure that uses an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat when the heart is beating irregularly or has stopped.
    • The paramedic performed defibrillation on the patient after his heart stopped.
    • The training course taught us how to use an AED for defibrillation.
    • Quick defibrillation can save a person's life during a cardiac arrest.
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