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- noun a disease which limits the
coagulability of theblood - noun the condition of having a defect in the blood clotting mechanism (regardless of cause, including disease or drugs).
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Examples
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The absolute contraindications for laparoscopic surgery include uncorrectable coagulopathy, intestinal obstruction, abdominal wall infection, and suspected malignant ascites.
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Urologic Conditions in Children 2010
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I've even picked up wrong tests coagulopathy w/u for slight bleeding gums ordered by Gyn.
Why I Do Blood Draws 1 Dinosaur 2009
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The venom of the viper contains several enzymes which may possibly act synergistically to produce shock, consumption coagulopathy, spontaneous haemorrhages in the organs and tissues, acute necrosis and death.
Archive 2009-07-01 photographerno1 2009
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Systemic symptoms can develop with all routes of exposure and might include weakness, ataxia, hypotension, coagulopathy, and death (1).
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It turns out that the risks of antivenin (anaphylaxis and serum sickness) are significant enough to render it useful only in "severe" envenomations, ie, edema and erythema reaching the trunk, or systemic symptoms or laboratory abnormalities (consumptive coagulopathy, etc.)
Archive 2007-06-01 1 Dinosaur 2007
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It turns out that the risks of antivenin (anaphylaxis and serum sickness) are significant enough to render it useful only in "severe" envenomations, ie, edema and erythema reaching the trunk, or systemic symptoms or laboratory abnormalities (consumptive coagulopathy, etc.)
Not Something You See Every Day 1 Dinosaur 2007
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“I hear there was a little problem with the coagulopathy panel.”
My Sister’s Keeper Jodi Picoult 2004
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If coagulopathy is suspected, transfuse with fresh blood.
Chapter 14 1993
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Those with an active respiratory infection, coagulopathy, asthma exacerbation, or change in corticosteroid regimen within 14 days of intended device installation should wait until the condition clears before undergoing treatment.
MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians 2010
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The 'milder' cases -- if there is such a thing -- are characterized by activation of the coagulation mechanism with consumptive coagulopathy.
Chicago Reader 2010
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