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fibrillated

 

[ ˈfɪbrɪleɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical terminology

Fibrillated refers to a state where muscle fibers, particularly in the heart, are contracting or quivering without coordination. This uncoordinated contraction can lead to serious health issues, as it affects the muscle's ability to pump blood effectively. Fibrillation can occur in various muscles but is most commonly associated with the heart. In the case of atrial fibrillation, it is a common arrhythmia and can increase the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular problems.

Synonyms

quivering, shaking, trembling

Examples of usage

  • The patient was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
  • Fibrillated muscles can lead to ineffective circulation.
  • Emergency treatment was necessary due to the patient's fibrillated heart.
  • Doctors monitor fibrillated conditions closely during surgery.

Translations

Translations of the word "fibrillated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fibrilado

🇮🇳 फाइब्रिलेटेड

🇩🇪 fibrilliert

🇮🇩 fibrilasi

🇺🇦 фібрилированний

🇵🇱 fibrylowany

🇯🇵 フィブリレーテッド

🇫🇷 fibrillé

🇪🇸 fibrilado

🇹🇷 fibrile

🇰🇷 섬유화된

🇸🇦 مفربلة

🇨🇿 fibrilovaný

🇸🇰 fibrilovaný

🇨🇳 纤维化的

🇸🇮 fibriliran

🇮🇸 fibrillated

🇰🇿 фибрилленген

🇬🇪 ფიბრილირებული

🇦🇿 fibrillated

🇲🇽 fibrilado

Etymology

The term 'fibrillated' is derived from 'fibrillation', which comes from the Latin word 'fibrilla', meaning 'a small fiber'. This term entered medical terminology in the late 19th century as advances in understanding the physiology of the heart and muscles progressed. As medicine evolved, the focus on heart conditions highlighted the significance of fibrillation, particularly in understanding arrhythmias. The prefix 'fibril-' indicates the fine structure of fibers, which is crucial in describing the muscle's functionality and health. The concept became prevalent in cardiology, where it is used to describe specific arrhythmias such as atrial and ventricular fibrillation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,745, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.