hydremia
/haɪˈdriːmiə/
noun
- A medical condition in which there is too much water in the blood, making it thinner than normal.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with hydremia after noticing the diluted blood sample.
- Athletes who drink too much water without enough electrolytes may develop mild hydremia.
- Severe hydremia can cause swelling and fatigue because the blood carries fewer nutrients.