Multiple Organ Failure

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Is a:

Pathologic Function
Finding

Definition:

A progressive condition usually characterized by combined failure of several organs such as the lungs, liver, kidney, along with some clotting mechanisms, usually postinjury or postoperative.

Synonyms:

Failure, Multiple Organ
MODS
Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Multiple Organ Failures
Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, Multiple
Organ Failure, Multiple

Broader Topics:

Shock

Narrower Topics:

None

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