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shock vs distributive shock

distributive shock vs shock

shock and distributive shock both are nouns.

shock is a verb but distributive shock is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shock Yes No Yes No
distributive shock Yes No No No
As nouns, distributive shock is a hyponym of shock; that is, distributive shock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shock:
  • 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
  • distributive shock: shock caused by poor distribution of the blood flow
Other hyponyms of shock include cardiogenic shock, hypovolemic shock, obstructive shock, insulin reaction, insulin shock.
shock (noun) distributive shock (noun)
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body shock caused by poor distribution of the blood flow
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
a sudden jarring impact
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
a bushy thick mass (especially hair)
(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
shock (verb) distributive shock (verb)
inflict a trauma upon
subject to electrical shocks
collect or gather into shocks
collide violently
strike with horror or terror
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
strike with disgust or revulsion
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