Fibrillation

Pronunciation: /fɪˈbrɪˌleɪʃən/

Definitions of fibrillation

noun a rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of muscle fibers, particularly of the heart muscles

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother has atrial fibrillation.

A2 Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition among older adults.

B1 The doctor diagnosed him with ventricular fibrillation after his heart attack.

B2 Fibrillation can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.

C1 The medical team successfully treated the patient's atrial fibrillation with medication.

C2 The research study focused on the mechanisms underlying fibrillation in cardiac tissue.

Examples of fibrillation in a Sentence

formal Atrial fibrillation is a common type of irregular heartbeat.

informal My grandpa has atrial fibrillation, but he manages it well with medication.

slang I heard that stress can trigger fibrillation in some people.

figurative The political atmosphere was so tense, it felt like the country was in a state of fibrillation.

Grammatical Forms of fibrillation

• past tense: fibrillated
• plural: fibrillations
• comparative: more fibrillated
• superlative: most fibrillated
• present tense: fibrillates
• future tense: will fibrillate
• perfect tense: has fibrillated
• continuous tense: is fibrillating
• singular: fibrillation
• positive degree: fibrillate
• infinitive: to fibrillate
• gerund: fibrillating
• participle: fibrillating

Origin and Evolution of fibrillation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fibrillation' originated from the Latin word 'fibra' meaning fiber or filament.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe rapid and irregular contractions of muscle fibers, particularly in the heart muscle. Over time, the term has expanded to include irregular contractions in other types of muscle fibers as well.