The condition that results from excessive loss of water from a living organism.
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003681
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Stress, Water
Water Stress
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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
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cui
C0011175
C1136135
DC
1
definition
The condition that results from excessive loss of water from a living organism.