hemodilution
/ˌhiːmoʊdaɪˈluːʃən/
noun
- A condition in which the blood becomes thinner or more diluted, often because of extra fluid in the bloodstream.
- Hemodilution can occur when a person drinks too much water too quickly.
- The patient's hemodilution was caused by the large amount of IV fluids she received.
- Doctors monitor hemodilution during surgery to prevent complications.