Kalilya (en. Fibrillation)

kah-lee-lya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of rapid irregular heartbeat.
Fibrillation can cause serious health issues.
Ang kalilya ay maaaring magdulot ng seryosong problema sa kalusugan.
A condition where the heart muscles quiver instead of beating normally.
Rapid medical intervention was required due to his fibrillation.
Kinailangan ang mabilis na medikal na interbensyon dahil sa kalilya niya.
Sometimes used terminology in heart-related issues.
Doctors often discuss fibrillation in patients with heart disease.
Ang mga doktor ay madalas na nag-uusap tungkol sa kalilya sa mga pasyenteng may sakit sa puso.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kali' meaning 'sea' and 'lya' referring to a characteristic.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fibrillation attack
An attack of irregular heartbeats.
atak ang kalilya

Related Words

heartbeat
Refers to the normal flow of heartbeats.
pagtibok
arrhythmia
A condition of irregular heartbeats.
arrhythmia

Slang Meanings

lively gathering
The kalilya of the people in the village during the festival is truly captivating.
Ang kalilya ng mga tao sa barangay sa piyesta ay talaga namang nakakabighani.
vibrant association
Wow, what a kalilya at the party, it was so much fun!
Aba, kalilya naman ang naganap sa party, ang saya!