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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Treatment focuses on supportive care, including administration of intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration and maintain electrolyte balance.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Thyroid issues, iron deficiency, rapid weight loss, stress, dehydration, aging, and overuse of skincare products can look similar.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Forty million Americans live with diabetes, and heat can quickly drive dehydration, disrupt daily routines, and destabilize blood sugar, sometimes requiring urgent care.
—Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
Watch for signs of food poisoning, which include nausea, chills, dehydration, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Thyroid issues, iron deficiency, rapid weight loss, stress, dehydration, aging, and overuse of skincare products can look similar.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Forty million Americans live with diabetes, and heat can quickly drive dehydration, disrupt daily routines, and destabilize blood sugar, sometimes requiring urgent care.
—Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
Watch for signs of food poisoning, which include nausea, chills, dehydration, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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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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