Definitions for electrical shock
elec·tri·cal shock

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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"

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1. electrical 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. electrical shock

   Electrical shock is the physiological reaction or injury caused by an electric current passing through a person's body. This can occur when a person comes into contact with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient current to pass through the tissues, potentially causing damage such as burns, heart failure, tissue damage, or even death. The severity of the effects depends on the type and strength of the voltage, the path the current takes through the body, and the duration of exposure.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of electrical shock in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of electrical shock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of electrical shock in a Sentence

1. New London:

   Emergency services transported several children to the local hospital, received some type of electrical shock. The most serious injured had some small burns on the palms of his hands from when he touched the metal railing when he was getting off the ride.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=electrical shock
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_Shock
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