Pathologic Function
hemorrhagic shock
hem·or·rhag·ic shock
Subclass of:
Hemorrhage; Shock
Definitions related to shock, hemorrhagic:
  • (hemorrhagic shock) Hemorrhage decreases the mean systemic filling pressure, therefore decreasing venous return; as a result, the cardiac output falls below normal, and shock ensues.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • (hemorrhagic shock) Hypoperfusion of body tissues due to acute blood loss, resulting in cellular injury and vital organ dysfunction.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Acute hemorrhage or excessive fluid loss resulting in HYPOVOLEMIA.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Hemorrhagic shock is a condition of reduced tissue perfusion, resulting in the inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients that are necessary for cellular function. Whenever cellular oxygen demand outweighs supply, both the cell and the organism are in a state of shock.
    Medscape
    WebMD, 2025
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