Failure

What does "Failure" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the field of medicine, "failure" refers to the inability of a part of the body to function properly. For example, heart failure means that the heart is not pumping blood as well as it should. Similarly, kidney failure means the kidneys are not able to filter waste from the blood effectively. This term does not necessarily mean that the organ has stopped working completely, but rather that it is not performing its job efficiently.

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