dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-ˌhī-ˈdrā-shən 
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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Andrew dies of dehydration and starvation when he’s trapped in the attic after Millie leaves him with no food or water.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2025
Treatment includes drinking fluids to prevent dehydration and may include anti-diarrheal medication or antibiotics for those who develop severe intestinal illness.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
Overwatering And Underwatering Both dehydration and root rot caused by too little or too much water can make your Christmas cactus struggle to be perky.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Experts say keeping up with fluids in colder months can help prevent fatigue and low energy since dehydration often goes unnoticed when people don’t feel as thirsty.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2025
Treatment includes drinking fluids to prevent dehydration and may include anti-diarrheal medication or antibiotics for those who develop severe intestinal illness.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
Overwatering And Underwatering Both dehydration and root rot caused by too little or too much water can make your Christmas cactus struggle to be perky.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Experts say keeping up with fluids in colder months can help prevent fatigue and low energy since dehydration often goes unnoticed when people don’t feel as thirsty.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-hī-ˈdrā-shən
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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