noun
exsanguination
ehk-sangg-wih-NAY-shuhn
Exsanguination (noun) means Severe or total loss of blood, often to the point of death. Example: “The victim died from exsanguination after the injury went untreated.”
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Severe or total loss of blood, often to the point of death.
"The victim died from exsanguination after the injury went untreated."
How to use exsanguination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBleeding out — losing a dangerous or fatal amount of blood.
When to use it
A clinical, technical term used mainly in medicine and forensics rather than everyday speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- exsanguinations
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Etymology
From Latin ex- ("out of") plus sanguis ("blood"), so literally "draining of blood".
Rhymes for exsanguination
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “exsanguination” mean?
The word “exsanguination” means severe or total loss of blood, often to the point of death. In plain terms, bleeding out — losing a dangerous or fatal amount of blood.
How do you pronounce “exsanguination”?
“Exsanguination” is pronounced ehk-sangg-wih-NAY-shuhn (/ɛkˌsæŋɡwɪˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “exsanguination” in a sentence?
Here is “exsanguination” used in a sentence: “The victim died from exsanguination after the injury went untreated.”
What part of speech is “exsanguination”?
“Exsanguination” is a noun.
Where does the word “exsanguination” come from?
The word “exsanguination” comes from Latin. From Latin ex- ("out of") plus sanguis ("blood"), so literally "draining of blood".
