Dehydration

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Dehydration
TermDehydration
Short definitiondehydration - (pronounced) (avoid dee-hy-DRAY) condition that occurs when the body loses too much water and other fluids it needs to function normally. Dehydration is usually caused by severe diarrhea and vomiting, but it can also be caused by not drinking enough water or other fluids, sweating too much, fever, urinating too much, or taking certain medications. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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dehydration - (pronounced) (avoid dee-hy-DRAY) condition that occurs when the body loses too much water and other fluids it needs to function normally. Dehydration is usually caused by severe diarrhea and vomiting, but it can also be caused by not drinking enough water or other fluids, sweating too much, fever, urinating too much, or taking certain medications. Signs and symptoms include thirst, dry mouth, headache, tiredness, dark urine, urinating less than normal, sunken eyes or cheeks, dry and cool skin, dizziness, fainting, muscle spasms, rapid heartbeat, and rapid breathing. Dehydration can be serious, especially in young children and older adults

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