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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Initial symptoms, such as watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dehydration, can occur within 6 to 24 hours following ingestion of these toxic mushrooms and usually go away within a day.
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Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
There are typically several different factors at play, including dehydration and low fiber intake.
—Parents, 21 May 2026
Early symptoms of poisoning include watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dehydration, which can appear six to 24 hours after ingestion.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
This may include treating dehydration, maintaining oxygen levels and blood pressure, controlling pain and providing nutrition.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
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Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
There are typically several different factors at play, including dehydration and low fiber intake.
—Parents, 21 May 2026
Early symptoms of poisoning include watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dehydration, which can appear six to 24 hours after ingestion.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
This may include treating dehydration, maintaining oxygen levels and blood pressure, controlling pain and providing nutrition.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 25 May. 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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