Intermediate
Technical
In the Industry Vocabulary Test
exsanguination
Pronunciation: eks-SANG-gwin-ay-shun
Severe blood loss leading to circulatory failure and potential death.
Full Definition
Exsanguination refers to the critical loss of blood volume that results in circulatory collapse and threatens life. In trauma surgery documentation, this term describes patients who have lost significant blood volume through injury, requiring immediate surgical intervention and blood replacement therapy. The condition is often documented in operative reports and emergency department records as a primary concern requiring damage control measures.
Usage
Usage note: Often misspelled as 'exanguination' - note the 's' in the correct spelling.
In Context
- "The patient presented with signs of exsanguination following the motor vehicle accident." — Emergency department documentation
- "Operative intervention was required to prevent exsanguination from the splenic laceration." — Surgical case report
Also known as
severe hemorrhage
life-threatening blood loss
Contrasted with
hemostasis
blood conservation
Don't confuse with
exanguination
hemorrhage