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shock
Used for:
anaphylactic shock
Used for:
circulatory shock
Used for:
neurogenic shock
Broader Terms:
sign /symptom
Narrower Terms:
cardiogenic shock
Narrower Terms:
hemorrhagic shock
Narrower Terms:
septic shock
Narrower Terms:
spinal shock
Narrower Terms:
toxic shock syndrome
Related Terms:
anaphylaxis
Related Terms:
injury
Related Terms:
psychological shock
Scope Note:
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.
Term Number:
1583-6527
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