dehydration

American  

[dee-hahy-drey-shuhn] / ˌdi haɪˈdreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of dehydrating.

2. an abnormal loss of water from the body, especially from illness or physical exertion.

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dehydration Scientific  

/ dē′hī-drā′shən /

1. The process of losing or removing water or moisture.

2. 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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Etymology

Origin of dehydration

First recorded in 1850–55; dehydrate + -ion

Example Sentences

Another patient, Ann, arrived by ambulance and was being treated for an infection and dehydration.

From BBC

Palmer ultimately sought care at both the urgent care and the emergency room because she was worried about dehydration.

From Salon

At the same time, they may also want to drink less, but make sure they have constant access to fresh drinking water to avoid the risk of dehydration.

From BBC

Earthquakes at intermediate depths, including the Calama event, were long believed to be triggered mainly by a process known as "dehydration embrittlement."

From Science Daily

Beyond immediate effects such as heatstroke and dehydration, heat contributes to a broad range of potentially deadly health problems, including heart attacks, strokes and respiratory conditions.

From Barron's

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