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Meaning of cold shock response | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

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
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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