Medical Term:
sequestration
Pronunciation: sē′kwes-trā′shŭn
Definition:
- Formation of a sequestrum.
- Loss of blood or of its fluid content into spaces within the body so that it is withdrawn from the circulating volume, resulting in hemodynamic impairment, hypovolemia, hypotension, and reduced venous return to the heart.
[L. sequestratio, fr. sequestro, pp. -atus, to lay aside]
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