1. The act or process of draining blood from a body or tissue, especially during medical procedures or slaughter.
Usage: Medical/surgical term; Plural form of exsanguination
2. Severe loss of blood leading to shock or death.
Usage: Medical/pathological context

Examples

• The surgeon performed controlled exsanguinations to minimize bleeding during the delicate operation.
• Multiple exsanguinations were documented in the trauma center's records from the previous week.
• Exsanguinations can occur rapidly in severe arterial injuries if not treated immediately.
• The medical team studied various exsanguinations to improve emergency response protocols.
• Controlled exsanguinations are sometimes used in orthopedic surgery to improve visibility.
• The pathologist noted several exsanguinations in the autopsy report.