Multiple organ failure definitions

multiple organ failure

A progressive condition usually characterised by combined failure of the lungs, liver, kidney, and clotting mechanisms, usually postinjury or postoperative. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Multiple organ failure

Multiple organ failure: A term synonymous with multiple system failure and equally vague and nonspecific. See: Multiple system failure.
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