Physiologic Function
hydration
hy·dra·tion
Definitions related to hydration:
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The chemical process by which a molecular entity reacts with both the hydroxyl group (-OH) and proton (H+) found in a water molecule.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The process of combining with water. In medicine, the process of giving fluids needed by the body.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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