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    Fibrilación (en. Fibrillation)

    /fi.bɾi.laˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Alteration of heart rhythm that causes irregular contractions.
    Atrial fibrillation is a common type of arrhythmia.
    La fibrilación auricular es un tipo común de arritmia.
    State of fibrillar contraction in the muscle.
    Heart fibrillation can be potentially life-threatening.
    La fibrilación del corazón puede ser potencialmente mortal.
    Difficulty in maintaining a stable rhythm in the cardiovascular system.
    Ventricular fibrillation can result in cardiac arrest.
    La fibrilación ventricular puede resultar en un paro cardíaco.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fibrillatio', which means 'contraction of fibers'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ventricular fibrillation
    Severe form of fibrillation that affects the heart.
    fibrilación ventricular
    atrial fibrillation
    Type of fibrillation that affects the heart's atria.
    fibrilación auricular

    Related Words

    arrhythmia
    Alteration of heart rhythm.
    arritmia
    palpitations
    Sensation of strong or irregular heartbeats.
    palpitaciones
    heart disease
    Heart disease.
    cardiopatía

    Slang Meanings

    Fibrillation as a symptom of stress
    After so much work, I have a fibrillation from stress.
    Después de tanto trabajo, tengo una fibrilación por el estrés.
    Fibrillation in exciting situations
    I feel a fibrillation watching that football match.
    Siento una fibrilación al ver ese partido de fútbol.