Respiratory failure
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| 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)==