What do you call death by electrocution?
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While commonly used interchangeably, the terms “shock” and “electrocution” actually refer to two distinct but related concepts, with **electrocution** being the specific term for a fatal electrical injury. All electrocutions involve an electric shock, but not all electric shocks result in death. The severity of the outcome depends on multiple factors, including voltage, amperage, and duration of contact.
