plural of shock absorber

Alternative spelling of shell shock

A military formation created to lead an attack.

plural of shock wave

plural of bow shock

Shock caused by extreme excitability of the parasympathetic nervous system. This hyperexcitability is caused by severe pain and results in an extreme slowing of heartbeat and pulse, leading to a dangerous drop in blood pressure and hence shock.

(idiomatic, chiefly US) Disgust, shock, or fright upon learning the price of an item offered for sale.

(pathology) A life-threatening condition caused by infection and sepsis, often after surgery or trauma.

(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp any sudden shock impulse and dissipate kinetic energy; usually consists of a combination of a spring and a dashpot.

(slang) A deliberately offensive or provocative talk show host.