hypovolemic shock

American  

[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.

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Etymology

Origin of hypovolemic shock

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

Example Sentences

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

A postmortem examination carried out last Friday in Haringey gave the cause of death as hypovolemic shock – a condition caused by massive blood loss – and damage to the airway consistent with a dog bite.

From The Guardian

A post-mortem examination at Haringey mortuary on 24 March gave the cause of death as "hypovolemic shock and damage to the airway consistent with a dog bite", police said.

From BBC

A post mortem examination revealed the provisional cause of the woman's death as hypovolemic shock caused by multiple stab wounds.

From BBC

Erica became pregnant with four babies through IVF but died after she went into hypovolemic shock, an emergency condition involving severe blood loss.

From Time