shock (n)

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type n
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def (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells
def characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor
examples loss of blood is an important cause of shock
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Hypernym collapse, prostration
Domain of synset - TOPIC pathology
Hyponym cardiogenic shock; hypovolemic shock; obstructive shock; distributive shock; insulin shock, insulin reaction
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Member of this domain - TOPIC pathology
Hyponym collapse, prostration
Hypernym cardiogenic shock; hypovolemic shock; obstructive shock; distributive shock; insulin shock, insulin reaction

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