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Fibrillation

Synonym(s)

  • cardiac fibrillation
  • fibrillated

Definition(s)

1: An act or process of forming fibers or fibrils. 2a: A muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination. b: Very rapid irregular contractions of the muscle fibers of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse.

Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical DictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. by Merriam-Webster Inc.

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: November 20, 2009