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   Shock

   /SHäk/

   

   noun

   • 1. a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience: "it was a shock to face such hostile attitudes when I arrived" Similar blowupsetdisturbancesource of distresssource of amazement/consternationsurpriserevelationa bolt from the bluea bolt out of the bluethunderboltbombshellrude awakeningeye-openerinformal:whammy
   • ▪ a feeling of disturbed surprise resulting from an upsetting event: "her death gave us all a terrible shock" Similar blowupsetdisturbancesource of distresssource of amazement/consternationsurpriserevelationa bolt from the bluea bolt out of the bluethunderboltbombshellrude awakeningeye-openerinformal:whammyfrightscarejoltstartstate of agitation/perturbationdistressconsternationpanicinformal:turn
   • ▪ a disturbance causing instability in an economy: "trading imbalances caused by the two oil shocks"
   • ▪ short for electric shock
   • 2. an acute medical condition associated with a fall in blood pressure, caused by such events as loss of blood, severe burns, bacterial infection, allergic reaction, or sudden emotional stress, and marked by cold, pallid skin, irregular breathing, rapid pulse, and dilated pupils: "he died of shock due to massive abdominal hemorrhage" Similar traumaa state of shocktraumatismprostrationstuporstupefactioncollapsebreakdown
   • 3. a violent shaking movement caused by an impact, explosion, or tremor: "earthquake shocks" Similar vibrationshaking movementreverberationshakejoltjarjarringjerkbumpimpactblowcollisioncrashclash
   • 4. short for shock absorber

   verb

   • 1. cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset: "they were deeply shocked by the incident"
   • ▪ offend the moral feelings of; outrage: "the revelations shocked the nation"
   • ▪ experience feelings of outrage: "he shocked so easily"
   • 2. affect with physiological shock.
   • 3. affect with an electric shock.
   • 4. collide violently: archaic "carriage after carriage shocked fiercely against the engine"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French choc (noun), choquer (verb), of unknown origin. The original senses were ‘throw (troops) into confusion by charging at them’ and ‘an encounter between charging forces’, giving rise to the notion of ‘sudden violent blow or impact’.

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   What is shock & how does it affect a person?

   • Shock is a medical emergency that occurs when the tissues in your body can't get enough blood, oxygen, and nutrients. Loss of consciousness may be the first noticeable effect and shock can worsen rapidly, potentially causing permanent organ damage or death.

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   What is medical shock?

   • Medical Shock is defined as a decrease in blood pressure. There are many types of shock. This video focuses on Cardiogenic shock, which means shock caused by something wrong with the heart.

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   What should I do if I get a shock?

   • The primary aim is to treat whatever condition is causing the shock; lay the patient flat and, if injuries permit, elevate the feet and legs so that blood flows to the heart and brain (see note below on exceptions to this rule); do not move him unless in a position of danger; stop any blood loss. Cover burns and scalds. Immobilise fractures.

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3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionshock noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   [uncountable] a serious medical condition, usually the result of injury in which a person has lost a lot of blood and they are extremely weak. Many passengers were treated for shock. She was taken to hospital suffering from shock. in shock Others seemed in shock, waiting to be told what to do next.

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   a sudden or violent disturbance or commotion: the shock of battle. a sudden or violent disturbance of the mind, emotions, or sensibilities: The burglary was a shock to her sense of security. The book provided a shock, nothing more.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › shockSHOCK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SHOCK definition: 1. a big, unpleasant surprise: 2. a medical condition when someone is extremely weak because of…. Learn more.

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   6 days ago · Shock is a person's emotional and physical condition when something very frightening or upsetting has happened to them.

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   shock. [countable, usually singular, uncountable] a strong feeling of surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant; the event that causes this feeling The news of my promotion came as a shock. He's still in a state of shock. I got a terrible shock the other day.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › shockshock | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   B1. a big, unpleasant surprise: We got a nasty shock when he gave us the bill. Her death came as a terrible shock to him. They are still in shock (= feeling the effect of a shock) from the accident. More examples. His sudden death was a great shock to us all.

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    Definition of shock verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. shock. verb. /ʃɑk/ Verb Forms. surprise and upset. [transitive] to surprise and upset someone shock somebody It shocks you when something like that happens. We were all shocked at the news of his death. shock somebody that…