Lexic.us

Definition of Sequestration

1. Noun. The act of segregating or sequestering. "Sequestration of the jury"

2. Noun. The action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions.

3. Noun. A writ that authorizes the seizure of property.

4. Noun. Seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized.

Definition of Sequestration

1. n. The act of separating, or setting aside, a thing in controversy from the possession of both the parties that contend for it, to be delivered to the one adjudged entitled to it. It may be voluntary or involuntary.

Definition of Sequestration

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sequestration

1. 1. Formation of a sequestrum. 2. Loss of blood or of its fluid content into spaces within the body so that it is withdrawn from the circulating volume, resulting in haemodynamic impairment, hypovolaemia, hypotension, and reduced venous return to the heart. Origin: L. Sequestratio, fr. Sequestro, pp. -atus, to lay aside (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sequestration

sequester sequester sequestered sequestering sequesters sequestra sequestra sequestrable sequestral sequestrate

sequestrate sequestrated sequestrates sequestrating sequestration (current term) sequestration (current term) sequestrations sequestration cyst sequestration dermoid sequestrator

sequestrectomy sequestrotomy sequestrum sequestrum sequestrums sequin sequined sequining sequinned sequins

Other Resources: