insulin shock

/ˌɪnsələn ʃɑk/

Definitions of insulin shock

1. noun

   hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma
   synonyms: insulin reaction

   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
2. noun

   the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
   synonyms: insulin shock therapy, insulin shock treatment

   type of:

   shock therapy, shock treatment

   treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions