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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Experts recommend oral rehydration fluids rather than sports drinks to replace important nutrients and minerals lost to vomiting and diarrhea — although drinks like Gatorade may help with mild dehydration.
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NBC news, 29 May 2026
Of the 54 hospitalized, 47 (87 percent) developed a complication of measles, including 39 (72 percent) who developed pneumonia, 25 (46 percent) had dehydration, and 21 (39 percent) developed diarrhea.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Ensure children drink plenty of water, formula or breast milk or Pedialyte to prevent dehydration.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
In February 2026, he was hospitalized for infection and dehydration while on a family vacation in Tenerife.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
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NBC news, 29 May 2026
Of the 54 hospitalized, 47 (87 percent) developed a complication of measles, including 39 (72 percent) who developed pneumonia, 25 (46 percent) had dehydration, and 21 (39 percent) developed diarrhea.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Ensure children drink plenty of water, formula or breast milk or Pedialyte to prevent dehydration.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
In February 2026, he was hospitalized for infection and dehydration while on a family vacation in Tenerife.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 2 Jun. 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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