The potential of an image, action, etc. to provoke a sharp reaction, typically of a negative emotion.

(cardiology, pathology) A medical emergency resulting from reduced blood flow to the body caused by ventricular dysfunction.

(India) an electric shock.

plural of cardiogenic shock

plural of shocked quartz

(aerodynamics) A shock wave that, unlike a normal shock, is inclined with respect to the incident upstream flow direction.

plural of oblique shock

Alternative form of shell-shocked

Alternative spelling of shell shock

Alternative spelling of shell shock