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dehydration

[dee-hahy-dray-shuhn] / ˌdi haɪˈdreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
dryness
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If the body’s system isn’t functioning properly, then there is a risk of dehydration, heart strain and overheating, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

This means you’re running low on fluids, but not enough to show acute dehydration symptoms, like feeling faint or confused.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

One nurse even said they had collapsed with dehydration after working on a ward with no ventilation, while two nurses with pre-existing health conditions said they ended up having seizures.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Alongside the risk of dehydration and heatstroke, a bout of extreme heat raises the chances of complications from chronic conditions like advanced heart, kidney and respiratory failure.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

The symptoms of cholera were severe vomiting and diarrhea, leading to dehydration, weakness, and often death.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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