Exsanguination is the process of blood loss, to a degree sufficient to cause death. One does not have to lose literally all of one`s blood to cause death. Depending upon the age, health, and fitness level of the individual, people can die from losing half or two-thirds of their blood; a loss of roughly one-third of the blood volume is considered .... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exsanguination
(from the article `meat processing`) Normally, after death, muscle becomes more acidic (pH decreases). When an animal is bled after slaughter (a process known as exsanguination), oxygen ... [3 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/e/61