Pathologic Function
exsanguination

ex·san·gui·na·tion [ eks-sang-gwuh-ney-shun ]
Subclass of:
Hemorrhage
Definitions related to exsanguination:
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Extensive loss of blood due to internal or external hemorrhage.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Rapid and extreme blood loss leading to HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The extreme loss of blood, which may result in death.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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