Definitions of insulin shock
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hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma
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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
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shock
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the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
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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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shock therapy, shock treatment
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