cardioversion

[ kahr-dee-oh-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n ]
/ ˌkɑr di oʊˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /

noun Medicine/Medical.

restoring the rhythm of the heart to normal by applying direct-current electrical shock.

Origin of cardioversion

First recorded in 1970–75; cardio- + (re)version

Words nearby cardioversion

cardiovalvulitis, cardiovalvulotomy, cardiovascular, cardiovascular conditioning, cardiovascular system, cardioversion, cardioverter, carditis, cardmember, cardoon, cardoso

Medical definitions for cardioversion

cardioversion
[ kär′dē-ō-vûr′zhən ]

n.

Restoration of the heartbeat to normal by electrical countershock or by use of medication.