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   De·hy·dra·tion

   /ˌdēˌhīˈdrāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the loss or removal of water from something: "from an inspection of plants undergoing dehydration there was no evidence of root damage"
   • ▪ a harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body: "the patient was suffering from severe dehydration and malnutrition"

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   What does dehydration mean?

   • What is dehydration? Dehydration is a condition caused by the loss of too much fluid from the body. It happens when you are losing more fluids than you are taking in, and your body does not have enough fluids to work properly. What causes dehydration?

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   What is dehydration physiology?

   • Low blood volume shock ( hypovolemic shock ), coma, seizures, urinary tract infection, kidney disease, heatstroke, hypernatremia, metabolic disease, hypertension. In physiology, dehydration is a lack of total body water, with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes.

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   What causes dehydration?

   • Any situation or condition that causes the body to lose more water than usual leads to dehydration. Sweating is part of your body’s natural cooling process. When you become hot, your sweat glands activate to release moisture from your body in an attempt to cool it off.

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   Dehydration is the absence of enough water in your body that affects your normal functions. Learn how to recognize the signs of dehydration, what causes it and how to prevent it with water intake.

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   Aug 17, 2023 · Dehydration is when your body doesn't have enough fluid to function properly. Learn about the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of dehydration in adults and children.

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   Sep 20, 2019 · Dehydration is when your body loses more fluid than you drink, which can affect its functions and cause complications. Learn about the risk factors, signs, diagnosis, and prevention of dehydration, and when to seek medical help.

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   Jan 2, 2024 · Dehydration is a condition when your body doesn't have enough fluids to function normally. Learn about the symptoms of mild to severe dehydration, what causes it, and how to treat it.

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   In physiology, dehydration is a lack of total body water, with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes. It occurs when free water loss exceeds free water intake, usually due to exercise, disease, or high environmental temperature.

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   Dec 29, 2023 · Dehydration is a condition caused by the loss of too much fluid from the body. It can be mild or severe, and it can affect anyone, especially older adults, infants, and people with certain illnesses or medicines.