Disease or Syndrome
dehydration
[ dee-hy-dray-shun ]
Subclass of:
Water-Electrolyte Imbalance;
Pathologic Processes
Definitions related to dehydration:
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A condition caused by the loss of too much water from the body. Severe diarrhea or vomiting can cause dehydration.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A condition resulting from the excessive loss of water from the body. It is usually caused by severe diarrhea, vomiting or diaphoresis.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A state characterized by lower than normal levels of water in the body.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The condition that results from excessive loss of water from a living organism.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Dehydration is condition caused by the loss of too much fluid from the body. It happens when you are losing more fluids than you are taking in, and your body does not have enough fluids to work properly. You can become dehydrated because of Diarrhea; Vomiting; Sweating too much; Urinating too much, which can happen because of certain medicines and illnesses; Fever; Not drinking enough. Certain people have a higher risk of dehydration: Older adults. Some people lose their sense of thirst as they age, so they don't drink enough fluids.; Infants and young children, who are more likely to have diarrhea or vomiting; People with chronic illnesses that cause them to urinate or sweat more often, such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, or kidney problems; People who take medicines that cause them to urinate or sweat more; People who exercise or work outdoors during hot weather. In adults, the symptoms of dehydration include Feeling very thirsty; Dry mouth; Urinating and sweating less than usual; Dark-colored urine; Dry skin; Feeling tired; Dizziness. In infants and young children, the symptoms of dehydration include Dry mouth and tongue; Crying without tears; No wet diapers for 3 hours or more; A high fever; Being unusually sleepy or drowsy; Irritability...MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(body water dehydration) Condition that results from excessive loss of water from a living organism.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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A disorder characterized by excessive loss of water from the body. It is usually caused by severe diarrhea, vomiting or diaphoresis.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Dehydration is a deficiency of water in the body. Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, burns, kidney failure, and use of diuretics may cause dehydration.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Dehydration describes a state of negative fluid balance that may be caused by numerous disease entities. Diarrheal illnesses are the most common etiologies.WebMD, 2019
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Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don't replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Dehydration, loss of water from the body; it is almost invariably associated with some loss of salt (sodium chloride) as well. The treatment of any form of dehydration, therefore, requires not only the replacement of the water lost from the body but also the restoration of the normal concentration...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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