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dehydration

[ dee-hahy-drey-shuhn ]

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noun

the act or process of dehydrating.
an abnormal loss of water from the body, especially from illness or physical exertion.

dehydration

The process of losing or removing water or moisture.
A condition caused by the excessive loss of water from the body, which causes a rise in blood sodium levels. Since dehydration is most often caused by excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea, water loss is usually accompanied by a deficiency of electrolytes. If untreated, severe dehydration can lead to shock.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dehydration¹

First recorded in 1850–55; dehydrate + -ion

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Santana suffered his latest bout with dehydration months after he took an “accidental fall” in January, which led to the postponement of several shows.

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A necropsy revealed that Zinna died of dehydration and starvation due to being confined.

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One of the couple's three dogs, which had been in a crate while recovering from surgery, died from starvation and dehydration.

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I have a few pro tips re: water because dehydration is serious business.

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Since then, he has worked to regain weight — a process Roberts said has progressed in recent days, as Betts has been able to hold down food and manage his dehydration from the weight loss.

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