Como Pronunciar "fibrillation"

word

fib-ri-LAY-shuhn

Definição

Fibrillation is a medical term for very fast and irregular muscle contractions, especially in the heart. It can cause the heart to stop pumping blood properly.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˌfɪbɹɪˈɫeɪʃən

Inglês Britânico

fˌɪbɹɪlˈeɪʃən

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

fib-ri-LAY-shuhn

Ouça em Contexto

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart problem.

Fibrillation can cause the heart to beat very fast and irregularly.

Doctors can detect fibrillation with an ECG test.

Her doctor said the irregular pulse was likely due to fibrillation.