Anhydraemic

/ˌænhaɪˈdriːmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or caused by anhydraemia; characterized by abnormal water deficiency in the blood.

Etymology

From anhydraemia with the adjectival suffix '-ic.' This medical term describes conditions, symptoms, or patient states related to severe blood dehydration.

Kelly Says

An anhydraemic patient might have dangerously thick blood, which is why emergency rooms will immediately start IV fluids—the doctors are essentially trying to dilute the blood back to normal consistency before it causes a stroke or organ failure!

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