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Dehydration Learning Center

Dehydration means your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should. Dehydration can be caused by losing too much fluid, not drinking enough water or fluids, or both. Vomiting and diarrhea are common causes. Infants and children are mo...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 8, 2009
Dehydration is the loss of water and salts that are essential for normal body function.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Dehydration is the excessive loss of water from the body. Water can be lost through urine, sweat, feces, respiration, and through the skin. Symptoms of dehydration in order of severity are: thirst, nausea , chills, clammy skin, increased heart rat...
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Dehydration is the excessive loss of water from body tissues accompanied by an imbalance in essential electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, and chloride.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Dehydration is the loss of water and salts essential for normal body function.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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