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    dehydrated
    /ˌdiːhʌɪˈdreɪtɪd/

    adjective

    • 1. having lost a large amount of water from the body: "his body temperature was high and he had become dehydrated"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEHYDRATED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DEHYDRATED definition: 1. not having the normal amount of water in your body so that you feel ill or weak 2. not having…. Learn more.

  3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › dehydrationDehydration - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 14, 2021 · Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don't replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated. Anyone may become dehydrated, but the condition is especially dangerous for young children and older adults.

  4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesDehydration: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic

    Jun 5, 2023 · Dehydration is a condition in which you lose so much body fluid that your body can’t function normally. It occurs when you lose more fluids than you take in. Dehydration may happen on a particularly hot day if you sweat a lot, or if you’re sick with fever, diarrhea or vomiting.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEHYDRATED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    DEHYDRATED meaning: 1. not having the normal amount of water in your body so that you feel ill or weak 2. not having…. Learn more.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dehydrateDehydrate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : to remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water. b. : to remove water from (something, such as a food) 2. : to deprive of vitality or savor. intransitive verb. : to lose water or body fluids. dehydrator. (ˌ)dē-ˈhī-ˌdrā-tər. noun. Did you know?

  7. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › dehydration-adultsDehydration - Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention - WebMD

    Aug 17, 2023 · You can tell you are dehydrated if you are feeling thirsty, tired, peeing less, or showing signs such as muscle cramps, dizziness, headache, or unsteadiness. What is the fastest way...

  8. www.healthline.com › health › dehydrationDehydration: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More - Healthline

    Sep 20, 2019 · Your body regularly loses water through sweating and urination. If it isn’t replaced, you get dehydrated.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdehydrated adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    dehydrated. adjective. /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪtɪd/ /diːˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/ (especially of food) having had the water removed, in order to preserve it. dehydrated food like dried fruit. Want to learn more?

  10. www.nhs.uk › conditions › dehydrationDehydration - NHS

    Home. Health A to Z. Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in. If it's not treated, it can get worse and become a serious problem. Important. Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration. Check if you're dehydrated. Symptoms of dehydration in adults and children include: feeling thirsty.

  11. medlineplus.gov › dehydrationDehydration: MedlinePlus

    Dec 29, 2023 · Dehydration is a condition caused by the loss of too much fluid from the body. It happens when you are losing more fluids than you are taking in, and your body does not have enough fluids to work properly. What causes dehydration? You can become dehydrated because of: Diarrhea. Vomiting. Sweating too much.