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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Jet lag, dehydration, stress, and even slight disruptions to a regular meal schedule can result in unpleasant bathroom difficulties.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
The University of Connecticut student, who had been studying dentistry to follow in his parents’ footsteps, died at Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus in August 2024 after being diagnosed with pancreatitis, dehydration, metabolic acidosis and alcohol withdrawal.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
When his condition worsened, he was admitted to the hospital ICU and diagnosed with pancreatitis, dehydration, metabolic acidosis, and alcohol withdrawal, per a medical analysis cited in the suit.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
Factors like dehydration, stress, oil production, and screen time often explain why people look more tired or oily by the afternoon.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
The University of Connecticut student, who had been studying dentistry to follow in his parents’ footsteps, died at Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus in August 2024 after being diagnosed with pancreatitis, dehydration, metabolic acidosis and alcohol withdrawal.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
When his condition worsened, he was admitted to the hospital ICU and diagnosed with pancreatitis, dehydration, metabolic acidosis, and alcohol withdrawal, per a medical analysis cited in the suit.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
Factors like dehydration, stress, oil production, and screen time often explain why people look more tired or oily by the afternoon.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 13 Apr. 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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