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Hydrocution

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe situation where blood vessels dilated by the heat contract suddenly, when cold water is applied to the skin, leading to cardiac arrest.

Synonyms

cold shock response clinical hypothermia hunting reaction thermocoagulation hot-stopping cryocauterization water cure cryoshock cryoburn cryocautery thermodilution cold shower

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