Fibrilations

/ˌfɪbrɪˈleɪʃənz/ noun (plural)

Definition

Plural of fibrilation; multiple instances of fibril breakdown or abnormal muscle fiber activity.

Etymology

From 'fibrilation' (from Latin 'fibrilla') plus the standard English plural suffix '-s'.

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While 'fibrillations' (double L) is more common in modern English, 'fibrilations' persists in some older medical texts and usage, showing how variant spellings in technical fields slow in updating.

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