ex·sic·co·sis
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plural exsiccoses\
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Medical Definition of exsiccosis
: 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 3 Mar. 2021.
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