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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. hematologic diseases
  5. blood coagulation disorders
  6. disseminated intravascular coagulation
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. hematologic diseases
  5. blood coagulation disorders
  6. disseminated intravascular coagulation

Preferred term

disseminated intravascular coagulation

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Definition

  • Information A disorder characterized by procoagulant substances entering the general circulation causing a systemic thrombotic process. The activation of the clotting mechanism may arise from any of a number of disorders.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/18106

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