Fibrillate (verb)

To undergo fibrillation, which is a rapid, irregular contraction of the muscles of the heart, especially the atria, that interferes with the normal pumping action of the heart.

Origin:

Fibrillate is derived from the latin word fibrilla, which means "fiber" or "thread".

Examples:

1. The patient's heart began to fibrillate during the surgery.
2. Fibrillation of the heart can cause serious complications.
3. The sudden fibrillation of the heart muscle caused the patient to collapse.
4. Fibrillation can be caused by a variety of factors, including heart disease and stress.
5. The patient's heart fibrillated for several minutes before stabilizing.