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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Drink lots of water and other non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic drinks to prevent dehydration.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
The dog was transported to APAWS Emergency Veterinary Hospital for treatment for hypothermia, dehydration, and severe emaciation, DPD said in the post.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Illnesses like the flu can also lead to dehydration, triggering headaches and other symptoms.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Measles commonly causes high fever, sensitivity to light (photophobia), dehydration, cough, pneumonia (about 1 in 20 cases) and a widespread rash.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
The dog was transported to APAWS Emergency Veterinary Hospital for treatment for hypothermia, dehydration, and severe emaciation, DPD said in the post.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Illnesses like the flu can also lead to dehydration, triggering headaches and other symptoms.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Measles commonly causes high fever, sensitivity to light (photophobia), dehydration, cough, pneumonia (about 1 in 20 cases) and a widespread rash.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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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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