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MeSH Heading: Dehydration
Tree Number(s): C18.452.950.179; C23.550.274
Unique ID: D003681
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003681
Annotation: differentiate from DESICCATION, a technique for removing moisture from matter; /‌ther: coord with ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY see FLUID THERAPY if pertinent; do not use entry term WATER STRESS for water stress test: consider IMMERSION; permitted (NIM) with microorganisms, lower animals and plants
Scope Note: The condition that results from excessive loss of water from a living organism.
Entry Term(s): Water Stress
NLM Classification #: WB 158
See Also: Desiccation; Fluid Therapy; Rehydration Solutions; Thirst
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2013/07/09

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cerebrospinal fluid (CF)

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psychology (PX)

radiotherapy (RT)

rehabilitation (RH)

surgery (SU)

therapy (TH)

urine (UR)

veterinary (VE)

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