cold shock response
Definitions
Synonym of hydrocution.
Examples
“Fall⟳ into cold water, and you will instantly gasp at the cold and breathe⟳ in water. Your body will immediately transfer⟳ blood away from your extremities to keep⟳ your core warm. This is called the cold shock⟳ response, and it means that the first few minutes are critical.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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