hypovolemia

noun

Meaning

A state of abnormally low blood volume, often caused by severe bleeding or dehydration, leading to a drop in blood pressure and inadequate blood flow to the body.

Examples

The patient was diagnosed with hypovolemia following severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Emergency treatment for hypovolemia involves rapid fluid resuscitation.

Synonyms: low blood volume, shock, dehydration

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hypovolemia

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪ.poʊ.voʊˈliː.mi.ə/

Definition

A state of abnormally low blood volume, often caused by severe bleeding or dehydration, leading to a drop in blood pressure and inadequate blood flow to the body.

Examples

The patient was diagnosed with hypovolemia following severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Emergency treatment for hypovolemia involves rapid fluid resuscitation.
Hypovolemia can be a life-threatening condition if not managed promptly.

How to Use hypovolemia

hypovolemia due to (prepositional phrase): Indicating the cause of low blood volume. — "The patient suffered from hypovolemia due to severe dehydration."
hypovolemia from (prepositional phrase): Indicating the source of low blood volume. — "He experienced hypovolemia from significant blood loss."

Synonyms of hypovolemia

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Antonyms of hypovolemia

Words with the opposite meaning to hypovolemia:

hypervolemia

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