This factor works with calcium and Christmas factor to enable activation of Stuart factor. It is solely activated by thrombin that originates from platelets and endothelium lining of blood vessels. It is intrinsic in pathway. Anti-hemophilic factor A and globulin are its other designations.
Shock (circulatory) Circulatory shock, commonly known as shock, is a life-threatening medical condition of low blood perfusion to tissues resulting in cellular injury and inadequate tissue function.
Definition of shock. 1  transitive verb. 2  1a : to strike with surprise, terror, horror, or disgustb : to cause to undergo a physical or nervous shockc : to subject to the action of an electrical discharge. 3  2 : to drive by or as if by a shock. 4  intransitive verb. 5  1 : to meet with a shock : collide. 6  2 : to cause surprise or shock an exhibit meant to shock.