dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-ˌhī-ˈdrā-shən 
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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However, the freezing weather, dry air, and outdoor excursions can also lead to dehydration, soreness, and, for some, shortness of breath.
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Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
Baden said if the dog was unable to access water during the nine-day stretch between when Hackman's pacemaker stopped and when he was found, the dog could have just died from dehydration.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Drinking excessive caffeine, which may lead to dehydration.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Barron said the turtles suffered from several illnesses including pneumonia, viral diseases, skin infections, parasites, dehydration and weight loss after being unable to feed themselves or swim.
—Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
Baden said if the dog was unable to access water during the nine-day stretch between when Hackman's pacemaker stopped and when he was found, the dog could have just died from dehydration.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Drinking excessive caffeine, which may lead to dehydration.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Barron said the turtles suffered from several illnesses including pneumonia, viral diseases, skin infections, parasites, dehydration and weight loss after being unable to feed themselves or swim.
—Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-hī-ˈdrā-shən
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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