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

Chloe, from Newport, was admitted to hospital with dehydration early in her first pregnancy, when she had never even heard of HG.

From BBC

Israeli media reported that the incident could have been connected to the daycare's heating system, suggesting heat exhaustion and dehydration as possible causes.

From Barron's

Byanyima told reporters that she had been told her husband was suffering from severe dehydration, and was eventually admitted to hospital after a request by his personal doctor.

From Barron's

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

Related Words

• lack
• scarcity