exsanguination

/ɛkˌsæŋɡwəˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of draining or losing blood, often leading to death.
    • Exsanguination is a common cause of death in major trauma cases.
    • The medical team worked quickly to prevent exsanguination during the surgery.
    • The victim died from exsanguination after the severe injury.
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