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Definition of Defibrillation
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Defibrillation: The use of a carefully controlled electric shock, administered either through a device on the exterior of the chest wall or directly to the exposed heart muscle, to normalize the rhythm of the heart or restart it.