Common Misspellings:
dehidration, dehighdration
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Definition:
Loss of fluids from the body, often caused by diarrhea. May result in loss of important salts and minerals.
Related Terms
• Diarrhea
• Electrolytes
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Tips on how to avoid dehydration.
General signs of dehydration.
Dehydration (dee-hy-DRAY-shun)
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