Pronunciation of 'Defibrillator'
The word 'defibrillator' refers to a medical device used to restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart. It is pronounced as 'dɪˈfɪb.rɪ.leɪ.tər' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'defibrillator' originates from the combination of the prefix 'de-' (indicating removal or reversal) and 'fibrillation,' which refers to the irregular, rapid contractions of muscle fibers, particularly in the heart.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical device used to deliver an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm in cases of cardiac arrhythmia or arrest.
Pronounced as 'dih-FIB-rih-lay-tur,' with emphasis on the second syllable ('FIB'). 'Di' as in 'did,' 'fib' as in 'fib,' 'ri' as in 'rib,' 'lay' as in 'lay,' and 'tur' as in 'turn.'