insulin shock

Definitions of insulin shock

noun
hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma

synonyms: insulin reaction

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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
noun
the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma

synonyms: insulin shock therapy, insulin shock treatment

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

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