| Main Entry: | water intoxication |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an electrolyte imbalance caused by over-retention of water along with sodium depletion; also called hyponatremia, [severe overhydration] |
| Example: | Water intoxication is marked by lethargy, nausea, vomiting, and mild mental aberrations, and in severe cases by convulsions and coma. |