dehydration
noun
Examples of dehydration in a Sentence
Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The toddler died of starvation and severe dehydration from pediatric neglect, Dr. Elizabeth Mooney, the deputy Cuyahoga County medical examiner, said in court Monday, per NBC News.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
The condition is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that results in vomiting and diarrhea, which can eventually lead to dehydration, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
The survivors endured heat, mosquitoes and dehydration while trying to escape the deserted island, according to the agency.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
The United Nations and humanitarian organizations have repeatedly warned of the risk of famine in Gaza, where almost the entire population is dependent on food aid, and Gaza health officials said last week that at least 20 people have died of malnutrition and dehydration.
—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Since certain medications are dependent on water, salt, or sugar intake (for instance, insulin and other diabetes drugs), scheduling adjustments are necessary to prevent dehydration or dangerously low glucose or sodium levels, Dr. Nasir says.
—Azmia Ricchuito, SELF, 7 Mar. 2024
As with most nutrients, too much protein can be harmful for kids and can lead to dehydration, weight gain, and in extreme cases, kidney and liver damage.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
In 2001, a Boy Scout got lost and died of dehydration.
—Carina Del Valle Schorske, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
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1854, in the meaning defined above
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