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fibrillation vs. fasciculation

fibrillation

noun

  1. the formation of fibrils, or fine fibers or filaments.
  2. Pathology. uncontrolled twitching or quivering of muscle fibers, such as those of the heart. atrial fibrillation ( def ), ventricular fibrillation ( def ).

fasciculation

noun

  1. a fascicular condition.