What is the medical term meaning shock?

Answer 1

Some typical signs may include rapid heart rate, feeling faint and dizzy, pale and clammy skin. The person may also feel weak and they may become unresponsive when spoken to. There may be other signs too, every one is different.

Answer 2

Shock is a systemic response in which the blood vessels dilate via vasodilation, resulting in a dramatic drop in blood pressure. This can result in death if no treatment is provided.

Answer 3

Shock simply means "hypoperfusion" or lack of blood flow to body tissue.