Definition of defibrillator
- device that restores heart rhythm
Usage examples of defibrillator
The paramedic used a defibrillator to send an electric shock to the patient’s heart and restore a normal rhythm.
An automated defibrillator in the airport gives spoken instructions so bystanders can help during cardiac arrest.
The gym installed a defibrillator because quick treatment can save someone whose heart suddenly stops beating properly.