hypovolemic shock

[ hahy-poh-vuh-lee-mik shok ]

noun

1. Pathology. a type of shock caused by reduced blood volume as from massive bleeding or dehydration. Compare cardiogenic shock ( def ), anaphylactic shock ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypovolemic shock¹

First recorded in 1960–65; hypovolem(ia) + -ic

Example Sentences

Multi-organ failure and hypovolemic shock – where a severe loss of blood or other fluids prevents the heart from pumping enough blood – were also given as contributory causes.

From BBC

He died the next morning on Dec. 16 from hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock, pulmonary and hepatic lacerations, and open chest trauma caused by a gunshot to the chest, according to his autopsy.

From Reuters

A postmortem examination carried out last Friday in Haringey gave the cause of death as hypovolemic shock – a condition caused by massive blood loss – and damage to the airway consistent with a dog bite.

From The Guardian

A post-mortem examination at Haringey mortuary on 24 March gave the cause of death as "hypovolemic shock and damage to the airway consistent with a dog bite", police said.

From BBC

She died two days later of hypovolemic shock.

From Washington Post