Collapse

Of illness.   May also be referred to as prostration.

An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men".

This concept's ID is @1~70841

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  • shock 5 facts

    (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells;...

  • heatstroke 2 facts

    Collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat.

  • breakdown 1 facts

    A mental or physical breakdown.

  • algidity 0 facts

    Prostration characterized by cold and clammy skin and low blood pressure.