Multiple Organ Failure

A progressive condition usually characterized by combined failure of several organs such as the lungs, liver, kidney, along with some clotting mechanisms, usually postinjury or postoperative.

Year introduced: 1983

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Tree Number(s): C23.550.835.525

MeSH Unique ID: D009102

Entry Terms:

• Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
• Organ Failure, Multiple
• Failure, Multiple Organ
• Multiple Organ Failures
• MODS
• Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, Multiple

See Also:

• Organ Dysfunction Scores

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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
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Shock
Multiple Organ Failure