microshock

English

Etymology

From micro- +‎ shock.

Noun

microshock (plural microshocks)

  1. (geology) A very small-scale shock.
  2. (medicine) A small electric current passing directly through the heart, sending the patient directly into ventricular fibrillation.

Usage notes

  • This is not a defined term (IEV) in any standard.
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