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exsanguination Audio
ex·san·gui·na·tion [ eks-sang-gwuh-ney-shun ]
Subclass of:
Hemorrhage
Definitions related to exsanguination:
  • Extensive loss of blood due to internal or external hemorrhage.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Rapid and extreme blood loss leading to HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • The extreme loss of blood, which may result in death.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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