Respiratory failure
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Term | Respiratory failure |
Short 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 |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
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)==