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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As an example, a diabetic that cannot get access to insulin could suffer from diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body does not have access to enough insulin, leading to severe dehydration, coma and even death.
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Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
With each passing hour, survival odds diminish sharply due to dehydration, crush injuries, internal bleeding and lack of oxygen, though in rare cases survivors can endure for days.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Athletes experience cramps for different reasons, such as dehydration, fatigue, or lack of carbohydrates.
—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
26 June 2026
Most patients present with fever, profound fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, while severe illness is driven by dehydration, shock, immune dysregulation, and multiorgan dysfunction rather than catastrophic hemorrhage.
—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
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Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
With each passing hour, survival odds diminish sharply due to dehydration, crush injuries, internal bleeding and lack of oxygen, though in rare cases survivors can endure for days.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Athletes experience cramps for different reasons, such as dehydration, fatigue, or lack of carbohydrates.
—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
26 June 2026
Most patients present with fever, profound fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, while severe illness is driven by dehydration, shock, immune dysregulation, and multiorgan dysfunction rather than catastrophic hemorrhage.
—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 2 Jul. 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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