Shock

Definition: a profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance characterized by the failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate perfusion of vital organs; causes inadequate delivery of nutrients and insufficient removal of cellular waste products to and from the tissues.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): shock, circulatory collapse, cardiovascular collapse, circulatory failure, vascular collapse, shock syndrome, circulatory shock, shocks, peripheral circulatory failure, shock Vascular, Shock Circulatory, collapse cardiovascular

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