insulin shock
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insulin shock

noun

Definition of INSULIN SHOCK

: severe hypoglycemia that is associated with the presence of excessive insulin in the system and that if left untreated may result in convulsions and progressive development of coma

First Known Use of INSULIN SHOCK

1925

insulin shock

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of INSULIN SHOCK

: severe hypoglycemia that is associated with the presence of excessive insulin in the system and that if left untreated may result in convulsions and progressive development of coma

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