hypovolemia
/ˌhaɪpoʊvəˈliːmiə/
noun
- A medical condition in which the volume of blood in the body is abnormally low (alternative spelling of hypovolaemia).
- The doctor diagnosed hypovolemia after checking the patient's blood pressure and heart rate.
- Treating hypovolemia quickly is important to prevent organ damage.
- Hypovolemia is often caused by severe dehydration or blood loss.
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