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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The notoriously low humidity levels in airplane cabins can easily lead to dehydration, which is why Dr. Vani stresses the importance of staying hydrated.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
Alcohol can contribute to dehydration, a state of low total body water, which can lead to headaches and fatigue.
—Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Exercising in the cold burns calories fast and leads to quick dehydration.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
If left unchecked, dehydration can cause more serious complications, such as fainting and irregular heartbeats.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
Alcohol can contribute to dehydration, a state of low total body water, which can lead to headaches and fatigue.
—Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Exercising in the cold burns calories fast and leads to quick dehydration.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
If left unchecked, dehydration can cause more serious complications, such as fainting and irregular heartbeats.
—Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 12 Feb. 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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