English
Etymology
From NL. fibrilla, diminutive of L. fibra, "fiber," in reference to the muscle strands of the heart.
Noun
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- The rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of the muscle fibers of the heart.
Derived terms
atrial fibrillation
defibrillation
ventricular fibrillation
Related terms
fiber
fibrillate
defibrillate
defibrillator
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