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dis·tribu·tive shock
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distributive shocknoun
shock caused by poor distribution of the blood flow
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Distributive shock
Distributive shock is a medical condition in which abnormal distribution of blood flow in the smallest blood vessels results in inadequate supply of blood to the body's tissues and organs. It is one of four categories of shock, a condition where there is not enough oxygen-carrying blood to meet the metabolic needs of the cells which make up the body's tissues and organs. Distributive shock is different from the other three categories of shock in that it occurs even though the output of the heart is at or above a normal level. The most common cause is sepsis leading to a type of distributive shock called septic shock, a condition that can be fatal.
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distributive shock
Distributive shock is a type of shock - a life-threatening medical condition - that occurs when the blood vessels fail to constrict or narrow appropriately, leading to a maldistribution of blood flow and ultimately inadequate blood supply to the body's vital organs and tissues. This can be caused by various conditions such as sepsis, a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), or damage to the spinal cord.
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Distributive shock
Distributive shock is defined by hypotension and generalized tissular hypoxia. This form of relative hypovolemia is the result of blood vessel dilation. Septic shock is the major cause, but there are other examples as well.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of distributive shock in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of distributive shock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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