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Multiple Organ Failure
Medical Definition: | A progressive condition usually characterized by combined failure of several organs such as the lungs, liver, kidney, along with some clotting mechanisms, usually postinjury or postoperative. |
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Shock - A pathological condition that can suddenly affect the hemodynamic equilibrium, usually manifested by failure to perfuse or oxygenate vital organs. |
Multiple Organ Failure Medical Definitions and Terms
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