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View synonyms for dehydration
dehydration
[ dee-hahy-drey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act or process of dehydrating.
- an abnormal loss of water from the body, especially from illness or physical exertion.
dehydration
/ dē′hī-drā′shən /
- The process of losing or removing water or moisture.
- A condition caused by the excessive loss of water from the body, which causes a rise in blood sodium levels. Since dehydration is most often caused by excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea, water loss is usually accompanied by a deficiency of electrolytes. If untreated, severe dehydration can lead to shock.
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