Cardiovascular
fibrillation
fib-rih-LAY-shun
StatusNew
Definition
Rapid, irregular, uncoordinated heart contractions due to abnormal electrical activity.
PathologyCardiovascular
Breakdown
Etymology
Latin: fibrilla (small fiber)
fib-rih-LAY-shun
Rapid, irregular, uncoordinated heart contractions due to abnormal electrical activity.
Latin: fibrilla (small fiber)