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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According to the Mayo Clinic, dehydration occurs when the body lacks water, and is particularly common during exposure to high temperatures.
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This could include things like medications to fight a fever or IV fluids to help dehydration.
—Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.
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DripDrop was designed by doctors for clinical-level dehydration support.
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Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
This could include things like medications to fight a fever or IV fluids to help dehydration.
—Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
DripDrop was designed by doctors for clinical-level dehydration support.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 14 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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