circulatory failure

/ˌsʌrkjələˈtɔri ˌfeɪljər/
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Definitions of circulatory failure
  1. noun
    failure of the cardiovascular system to supply adequate amounts of blood to body tissues
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    type of:
    cardiovascular disease
    a disease of the heart or blood vessels
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