Homonym: shunt (Divert)
A "shunt" is a medical device or procedure used to redirect the flow of bodily fluids, often in the context of the circulatory system or nervous system. For example, a shunt can help manage conditions like hydrocephalus by allowing excess cerebrospinal fluid to drain from the brain to another part of the body.
In electrical engineering, a shunt refers to a low-resistance connection that allows current to bypass a component or circuit. This is commonly used in ammeters to measure high currents safely by diverting a portion of the current through the shunt, enabling accurate readings without damaging the measuring device.