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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During a hearing at the Greater Lincolnshire Coroner’s Court on Thursday, June 6, it was revealed that a post-mortem examination found Bronson died of dehydration, according to The Guardian, Sky News and The Telegraph.
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Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
Experts recommend seeking proper medical attention if symptoms like dehydration, fever, or mental confusion do not improve.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 5 June 2024
Officials said many burn patients may have passed out on the pavement due to dehydration, intoxication or other factors that lengthened their exposure and complicated their treatment.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
People with a stomach bug can also have signs of dehydration, like headache, lightheadedness, and dry mouth.
—Stephanie Booth, Health, 2 June 2024
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Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
Experts recommend seeking proper medical attention if symptoms like dehydration, fever, or mental confusion do not improve.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 5 June 2024
Officials said many burn patients may have passed out on the pavement due to dehydration, intoxication or other factors that lengthened their exposure and complicated their treatment.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
People with a stomach bug can also have signs of dehydration, like headache, lightheadedness, and dry mouth.
—Stephanie Booth, Health, 2 June 2024
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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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