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Shock
Meaning: A life-threatening condition of inadequate tissue perfusion, causing organ failure.
In practice: Septic shock is a severe drop in blood pressure triggered by overwhelming infection.
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Which word means: The most severe nerve injury, with complete disruption of the nerve and its sheath.
Answer: Neurotmesis
Which word means: Having a single chamber; describes the simple bone cyst of childhood.
Answer: Unicameral
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