Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fibrillate
verb
/ˈfɪbrɪˌleɪt/
Definition
To undergo or cause fibrillation, which is a rapid and irregular contraction of muscle fibers, especially in the heart.
Examples
- The heart can fibrillate during a heart attack.
- When the heart fibrillates, electrical signals become chaotic.
- Doctors may use defibrillators to correct a fibrillating heart.
Meaning
Fibrillate is often used in a medical context to describe a condition where muscles, particularly heart muscles, contract in a disorganized way, failing to pump blood effectively.
Synonyms
- quiver
- shake
- flutter
