defibrillator
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Noun — A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.
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Etymology
From "defibrillate" (to stop fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat) plus the agent suffix -or.
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What does “defibrillator” mean?
The word “defibrillator” means a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm. In plain terms, the machine used to shock a stopped or irregular heart back into rhythm.
How do you pronounce “defibrillator”?
“Defibrillator” is pronounced dee-FIHB-rih-lay-tuh (/diːˈfɪbɹɪˌleɪtə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “defibrillator” in a sentence?
Here is “defibrillator” used in a sentence: “The paramedics used a defibrillator to restart his heart.”
What part of speech is “defibrillator”?
“Defibrillator” is a noun.