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shock — shock1 shockable, adj. shockability, n. shockedness, n. shocklike, adj. /shok/, n. 1. a sudden and violent blow or impact; collision. 2. a sudden or violent disturbance or commotion: the shock of battle. 3. a sudden or violent disturbance of the… … Universalium
hypovolemic shock — shock resulting from insufficient blood volume for the maintenance of adequate cardiac output, blood pressure, and tissue perfusion. Without modification the term refers to absolute hypovolemic shock caused by acute hemorrhage or excessive fluid… … Medical dictionary
Shock (circulatory) — Acute shock redirects here. For the psychological condition, see Acute stress reaction. Shock ICD 10 many incl. R57 ICD 9 785 DiseasesDB … Wikipedia
Shock — In medicine, shock is a critical condition brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow through the body. There is failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate blood flow. This sharply curtails the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to vital … Medical dictionary
hypovolemic shock — noun shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss • Hypernyms: ↑shock * * * /huy poh veuh lee mik, huy / a type of shock caused by reduced blood volume, as from massive bleeding or dehydration. Cf. cardiogenic shock, anaphylactic shock. [1960 65;… … Useful english dictionary
hypovolemic shock — /huy poh veuh lee mik, huy / a type of shock caused by reduced blood volume, as from massive bleeding or dehydration. Cf. cardiogenic shock, anaphylactic shock. [1960 65; HYPO + VOL(UME) + EM(IA) + IC] * * * … Universalium
hypovolemic — adjective Of, pertaining to, or characterized by low volume of blood in the circulatory system; as hypovolemic shock … Wiktionary
hematogenic shock — hypovolemic s … Medical dictionary
oligemic shock — hypovolemic s … Medical dictionary
septic shock — n a life threatening severe form of sepsis that usu. results from the presence of bacteria and their toxins in the bloodstream and is characterized esp. by persistent hypotension with reduced blood flow to organs and tissues and often organ… … Medical dictionary
