Widespread activation of the clotting cascade secondary to sepsis or massive trauma is called

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is the widespread activation of the clotting cascade that occurs as a complication of sepsis or massive trauma. Hemophilia B and idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura are both bleeding disorders, while Hageman disease is another name for factor XII deficiency, which is a rare clotting disorder.

Widespread Activation of the Clotting Cascade Secondary to Sepsis or Massive