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hypovolemic shock

 

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Noun hypovolemic shock has 1 sense
  1. hypovolemic shock - shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss
    --1 is a kind of
    shock

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Hypovolemic Shock

Definition: Hypovolemic shock is a life-threatening condition characterized by a significant decrease in blood volume, leading to inadequate tissue perfusion.

Sense 1 - Medical:

Noun: Hypovolemic shock refers to the condition in which a sudden loss of blood or bodily fluids causes the cardiovascular system to fail in providing adequate oxygen and nutrients to the body's organs and tissues.

Example Sentence: The patient was transported to the emergency room after experiencing hypovolemic shock due to severe blood loss from a car accident.

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Sense 2 - General:

Adjective: Hypovolemic shock is a popular term used to describe an intense emotional or psychological state of extreme stress or overwhelmed feeling.

Example Sentence: The devastating news left her in a hypovolemic shock, unable to find solace in anything.

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Sense 3 - Local:

Noun: Hypovolemic shock can also refer to a shock experienced by a local community or area due to a sudden significant loss or decrease in resources, such as jobs or public services.

Example Sentence: The closure of the factory resulted in a hypovolemic shock in the small town, leaving many unemployed and struggling to make ends meet.

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