circulatory failure
- noun
- /ˈsɜrkjʊˌleɪtəri ˈfeɪljər/
- Specialized
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fallo circulatorio
- The patient's pulse and blood pressure were stable, and there were no distended neck veins, cyanosis, or other signs of circulatory failure.
Examples
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If left untreated, circulatory failure can result in severe organ damage.
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- Circulatory failure.
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It is characterized by a circulatory failure caused by a testis revolving around the vascular peduncle.
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The doctor explained that circulatory failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood.
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Symptoms of circulatory failure may include rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath.
Synonyms
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A condition when the heart cannot pump enough blood around the body
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A condition in which the heart cannot pump blood well, causing fluid to build up in the body
The heart cannot pump enough blood to the body, causing tiredness and shortness of breath
A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood for the body
How Severe
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound meaning is directly compositional: 'circulatory' relates to blood movement and 'failure' means loss of normal function, so together they denote the circulatory system not working properly. Although medical, this logic is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would likely infer the meaning.
Etymology
Circulatory failure gives a clear picture: the body's blood circulatory system is like pipes that move blood, and when it fails the flow of blood falls or stops. That's why the term means 'not enough blood reaching the body's parts'.