insulin shock

Noun
  1. Hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma (synset 114091659)
    is a type of: shock - (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor
    has: hypoglycaemia, hypoglycemia - abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
    same as: insulin reaction
  2. The administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma (synset 100708100)
    is a type of: shock therapy, shock treatment - treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions
    same as: insulin shock therapy, insulin shock treatment

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