noun a railway track switch
verb to move or turn aside or onto another course
In medicine, a shunt is a tube or passageway used to redirect fluid flow in the body, such as in cases of hydrocephalus.
In surgery, a shunt can refer to a surgical procedure where a passage is created to redirect fluid flow within the body.
In telecommunications, a shunt can refer to a device used to divert signals or current away from certain components.
In mechanical engineering, a shunt can refer to a device used to measure current flow in a circuit by diverting a known fraction of the current.
In electrical engineering, a shunt is a device used to divert or reroute electrical current away from the main path.
In railway transportation, a shunt refers to the process of moving railway cars or trains to different tracks or sidings.
In the medical field, a shunt may be used as a metaphor for redirecting or bypassing something, such as redirecting blood flow or bypassing a blockage. Writers may use this metaphor in their writing to describe a character's ability to avoid obstacles or challenges.
Psychologists may use the term 'shunt' to describe a cognitive process where attention is redirected from one stimulus to another. This may be used in the context of attention-deficit disorders or cognitive behavioral therapy.
Engineers may use the term 'shunt' to refer to a device used in electrical circuits to divert or regulate the flow of current. Shunts are often used to measure current flow or protect circuits from overload.
In surgery, a shunt is a medical device used to redirect the flow of bodily fluids, such as cerebrospinal fluid in the case of hydrocephalus. Surgeons may use shunts to relieve pressure on the brain or other organs.