Definitions for electric shock
elec·tric shock

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. electric shocknoun

   the use of electricity to administer punishment or torture

   "they used cattle prods to administer electric shocks"

2. electric shocknoun

   trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body (as from contact with high voltage lines or being struck by lightning); usually involves burns and abnormal heart rhythm and unconsciousness

3. electric shock, electrical shock, shocknoun

   a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body

   "subjects received a small electric shock when they made the wrong response"; "electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. electric shocknoun

   The physical reaction or shock caused by the flow of electricity through the body.

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1. electric shock

   Electrical injury is a physiological reaction caused by electric current passing through the body. The injury depends on the density of the current, tissue resistance and duration of contact. Very small currents may be imperceptible or produce a light tingling sensation. A shock caused by low and otherwise harmless current could startle an individual and cause injury due to jerking away or falling. Stronger currents may cause some degree of discomfort or pain, while more intense currents may induce involuntary muscle contractions, preventing the person from breaking free of the source of electricity. Still larger currents result in tissue damage and may trigger ventricular fibrillation or cardiac arrest. Consequences of injury from electricity may include amputations, bone fractures and orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries. If death results from an electric shock the cause of death is generally referred to as electrocution. Electric injury occurs upon contact of a body part with electricity that causes a sufficient current to pass through the person's tissue. Contact with energized wiring or devices is the most common cause. In cases of exposure to high voltages, such as on a power transmission tower, direct contact may not be necessary as the voltage may "jump" the air gap to the electrical device. Following an electrical injury from household current, if a person has no symptoms, no underlying heart problems, and is not pregnant further testing is not required. Otherwise an electrocardiogram, blood work to check the heart, and urine testing for signs of muscle breakdown may be performed.Management may involve resuscitation, pain medications, wound management, and heart rhythm monitoring. Electrical injuries affect more than 30,000 people a year in the United States and result in about 1,000 deaths.

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1. electric shock

   An electric shock is a sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body that can result in a range of symptoms from a slight tingling sensation to severe burns, cardiac arrest, or death. It is caused by contact with an electrical energy source such as electrical wiring, sockets, power lines, or electrical appliances, among others. The severity of the shock depends on the amount of electrical current and the duration of exposure.

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1. Electric shock

   Electric shock occurs upon contact of a body part with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient current through the skin, muscles, or hair. Typically, the expression is used to describe an injurious exposure to electricity. Very small currents can be imperceptible. Larger current passing through the body may make it impossible for a shock victim to let go of an energized object. Still larger currents can cause fibrillation of the heart and damage to tissues. Death caused by an electric shock is called electrocution. Wiring or other metalwork which is at a hazardous voltage which can constitute a risk of electric shock is called "live", as in "live wire".

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1. • Corporal Punishment
   • Injury
   • Reflex
   • Torture

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of electric shock in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of electric shock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of electric shock in a Sentence

1. Christopher Doyle:

   I specialize in trauma and work with clients to resolve that trauma. People who want help. There's no electric shock or shaming.

2. Baquer Namazi:

   He has been shot by tasers. Wires have been tied to him with the threat of electric shock.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=electric shock
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Electric_Shock
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Shock
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=electric shock