plural of cold shock response

(biochemistry) A class of proteins produced when an organism undergoes heat stress or stress, which is then used to bind to heat intolerant proteins to stabilize their structures, and initiate some of the organism's stress responses.

plural of heat shock protein

plural of anti-shock body

(aviation) A pod, protuberance, or swelling used to adjust the variation in an aircraft's cross-sectional area along its length so as to better conform to the area rule, reducing wave drag at transonic speeds.

A form of documentary used to generate a reactionary effect in an audience; especially such a documentary containing scenes of violence, gore, or other disturbing imagery.

(colloquial) One who or that which shocks or startles. / A device for giving electric shocks. / (agriculture, rare) Synonym of stooker.

plural of shocker

In a shocking manner. / To a shocking degree.

Made sturdily enough to withstand knocks and shocks without being damaged. / Protected from imparting electric shocks.