fibrillation
noun
fi·bril·la·tion
ˌfi-brə-ˈlā-shən 
ˌfī-
ˌfī-
1
: an act or process of forming fibers or fibrils
2
a
: a muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination
b
: very rapid irregular contractions of the muscle fibers of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse
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Fibers need to be treated to prevent fibrillation, or pilling caused by friction during wet processing both at industrial laundries and during household washes.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Blood clots can be especially problematic for people with certain heart conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, heart valve replacement, a congenital heart defect, or specific heart or blood vessel diseases.1
Blood thinners may work as either anticoagulants or antiplatelets.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
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The rate of atrial fibrillation in the US is growing — estimates suggest up to 16 million people will have A-fib by 2050.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
In response to the downstream concerns about the prevention and control of lyocell fibrillation—the fiber separation in yarn that can occur when textiles are wet and abraded, which can cause pilling—Sateri provides three cross-linking solutions that are formaldehyde-free and easy to operate.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Sep. 2024
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Blood clots can be especially problematic for people with certain heart conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, heart valve replacement, a congenital heart defect, or specific heart or blood vessel diseases.1
Blood thinners may work as either anticoagulants or antiplatelets.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Related article Diet drinks may boost risk of dangerous heart condition by 20%, study says
The rate of atrial fibrillation in the US is growing — estimates suggest up to 16 million people will have A-fib by 2050.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
In response to the downstream concerns about the prevention and control of lyocell fibrillation—the fiber separation in yarn that can occur when textiles are wet and abraded, which can cause pilling—Sateri provides three cross-linking solutions that are formaldehyde-free and easy to operate.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Fibrillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibrillation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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fibrillation
noun
fi·bril·la·tion
ˌfib-rə-ˈlā-shən
ˌfīb-
ˌfīb-
1
: an act or process of forming fibers or fibrils
2
a
: a muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination
b
: very rapid irregular contractions of the muscle fibers of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse see atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation
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