microshock

microshock

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.?
Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós)der.
English micro-
English shock
English microshock

    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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