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the immediate effects produced by the passage of an electric current through any part of the body, e.g., painful stimulation of nerves or tetanic contractions of muscles.Medical dictionary. 2011.
electric shock — electric shocks N COUNT If you get an electric shock, you get a sudden painful feeling when you touch something which is connected to a supply of electricity … English dictionary
electric shock — ► NOUN ▪ a sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body … English terms dictionary
Electric shock — Electrocute redirects here. For the band, see Electrocute (band). An electric shock can occur upon contact of a human s body with any source of voltage high enough to cause sufficient current through the muscles or hair. The minimum current a… … Wikipedia
electric shock — noun 1. the use of electricity to administer punishment or torture (Freq. 1) they used cattle prods to administer electric shocks • Hypernyms: ↑corporal punishment, ↑torture, ↑torturing 2. trauma caused by the passage of electric current through… … Useful english dictionary
electric shock — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ massive (esp. BrE), powerful, severe, strong ▪ mild, small … OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS ▪ series … Collocations dictionary
electric shock — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms electric shock : singular electric shock plural electric shocks a sudden flow of electricity going through your body that causes pain and sometimes death … English dictionary
electric shock therapy — n ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY … Medical dictionary
electric shock treatment — n ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY … Medical dictionary
electric shock therapy — noun or electric shock treatment also electric shock or electric therapy : electroshock therapy … Useful english dictionary
electric shock treatment — noun see electric shock therapy … Useful english dictionary
