1. Plural of cardioverter; medical devices that deliver electrical shocks to the heart to restore normal heart rhythm in patients with dangerous arrhythmias.
Usage: medical/technical term; often used in the context of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)

Examples

• The hospital purchased several new cardioverters for the cardiac care unit.
• Modern cardioverters can detect and treat life-threatening heart rhythms automatically.
• Patients with implanted cardioverters must avoid certain electromagnetic devices.
• The cardiologist explained how cardioverters work to restore normal heart function.
• Cardioverters have saved countless lives by preventing sudden cardiac death.