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hypovolemic shock

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[hahy-poh-vuh-lee-mik shok] / ˌhaɪ poʊ vəˈli mɪk ˈʃɒk /

noun

  1. Pathology. a type of shock caused by reduced blood volume as from massive bleeding or dehydration.


Etymology

Origin of hypovolemic shock

First recorded in 1960–65; hypovolem(ia) + -ic

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Multi-organ failure and hypovolemic shock – where a severe loss of blood or other fluids prevents the heart from pumping enough blood – were also given as contributory causes.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2024

And finally, hypovolemic shock, a critical condition involving severe blood or other fluid loss that causes the heart to be unable to pump blood to the body.

From Slate Feb. 20, 2023

Significant hemorrhage can lead to a form of circulatory shock known as hypovolemic shock.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

Other causes for hypovolemic shock include extensive burns, exposure to some toxins, and excessive urine loss related to diabetes insipidus or ketoacidosis.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

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