shock
Noun
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is a type of: stupefaction - a feeling of stupefied astonishment
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same as: impact
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is a type of: inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex - an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulussame as: electric shock, electrical shock
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referred to in: pathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseasesis a type of: collapse, prostration - an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustionsubtypes:
- cardiogenic shock - shock caused by cardiac arrest
- hypovolemic shock - shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss
- obstructive shock - shock caused by obstruction of blood flow
- distributive shock - shock caused by poor distribution of the blood flow
- insulin reaction, insulin shock - hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma
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is a type of: earthquake, quake, seism, temblor - shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activitysame as: seismic disturbance
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is a type of: surprise - a sudden unexpected eventsubtypes: blip - a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruptionsame as: blow
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is a type of: agglomerate, cumulation, cumulus, heap, mound, pile - a collection of objects laid on top of each other
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is a type of: mass - an ill-structured collection of similar things (objects or people)
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is a type of: damper, muffler - a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillationssubtypes: air cushion, air spring - a mechanical device using confined air to absorb the shock of motionis a part of: suspension, suspension system - a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehiclesame as: cushion, shock absorber
Verb
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is a type of: surprise - cause to be surprised
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same as: traumatise, traumatize
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