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Of, pertaining to, or characterized by low volume of blood in the circulatory system; as hypovolemic shock.
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hypovolemic shock — shock resulting from insufficient blood volume for the maintenance of adequate cardiac output, blood pressure, and tissue perfusion. Without modification the term refers to absolute hypovolemic shock caused by acute hemorrhage or excessive fluid… … Medical dictionary
hypovolemic — Pertaining to or characterized by hypovolemia … Medical dictionary
hypovolemic — hy·po·vo·le·mic … English syllables
hypovolemic — adjective of or relating to a decrease in the volume of circulating blood • Syn: ↑hypovolaemic • Pertains to noun: ↑hypovolaemia (for: ↑hypovolaemic), ↑hypovolemia • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
hypovolemic shock — /huy poh veuh lee mik, huy / a type of shock caused by reduced blood volume, as from massive bleeding or dehydration. Cf. cardiogenic shock, anaphylactic shock. [1960 65; HYPO + VOL(UME) + EM(IA) + IC] * * * … Universalium
hypovolemic shock — noun shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss • Hypernyms: ↑shock * * * /huy poh veuh lee mik, huy / a type of shock caused by reduced blood volume, as from massive bleeding or dehydration. Cf. cardiogenic shock, anaphylactic shock. [1960 65;… … Useful english dictionary
Shock, hypovolemic — Shock due to a decrease in blood volume. This is the #1 cause of shock. It can be due to loss of blood from bleeding, loss of blood plasma through severe burns, and dehydration. The treatment, first and foremost, is prompt intravenous… … Medical dictionary
hematogenic shock — hypovolemic s … Medical dictionary
oligemic shock — hypovolemic s … Medical dictionary
Shock (circulatory) — Acute shock redirects here. For the psychological condition, see Acute stress reaction. Shock ICD 10 many incl. R57 ICD 9 785 DiseasesDB … Wikipedia
