Definition of Neurogenic shock

1. Noun. 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. This leads to a dangerous drop in blood pressure and hence, shock. ¹

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Medical Definition of Neurogenic shock

1. This form of distributive shock results from a change in systemic vascular resistance, mediated by a neurologic injury (for example, head injury, spinal cord injury). Synonym: spinal shock. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neurogenic Shock

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neurogenic shock (current term)
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