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Defibulator

Definition:

A defibulator is a medical device used to deliver an electric shock to the heart in order to restore normal heartbeat by stopping irregular or chaotic electrical activity.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A device used in emergency medicine to treat individuals experiencing cardiac arrest.
2. In colloquial terms, a humorous term used to refer to something that helps revive or energize people or situations.

Usage:

Medical:

The defibulator is an essential tool for paramedics when treating patients in cardiac arrest.

Colloquial:

After a long day at work, a cup of coffee is my personal defibulator to help me stay awake.

Sample Sentences:

• The doctor used the defibulator to deliver a shock to the patient's heart and save their life.
• I always keep a portable defibulator in my car in case of emergencies.
• When the power went out, the hospital relied on battery-powered defibulators to continue providing life-saving care.

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