exsiccosis

noun

ex·​sic·​co·​sis ˌek-si-ˈkō-səs How to pronounce exsiccosis (audio)
plural exsiccoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce exsiccosis (audio)
: insufficient intake of fluids
also : the resulting condition of bodily dehydration

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“Exsiccosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/exsiccosis. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.

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