Respiratory failure

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Respiratory failure
TermRespiratory failure
Short definitionthe failure of the body to exchange gases properly, which leads to a buildup of carbon dioxide and a lack of oxygen in the blood
TypeMedical term
SpecialtyGeneral
LanguageEnglish
SourceAMA
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Respiratory failure (definition) the failure of the body to exchange gases properly, which leads to a buildup of carbon dioxide and a lack of oxygen in the blood

==Respiratory failure (overview)==