Hypovolemia

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Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpoʊvəˈlimiə/

Definitions of hypovolemia

noun a medical condition characterized by a decrease in the volume of blood plasma in the body

Example Sentences

A1 Hypovolemia is a medical condition where there is a low volume of blood in the body.

A2 Symptoms of hypovolemia include dizziness, thirst, and rapid heartbeat.

B1 Treatment for hypovolemia often involves intravenous fluids to restore blood volume.

B2 Severe hypovolemia can lead to shock and organ damage if not treated promptly.

C1 Hypovolemia can be caused by excessive blood loss, dehydration, or certain medications.

C2 Managing hypovolemia in critically ill patients requires close monitoring and rapid intervention.

Examples of hypovolemia in a Sentence

formal Hypovolemia is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in the volume of blood plasma in the body.

informal If you're feeling dizzy and weak, it could be due to hypovolemia.

slang I heard Sarah passed out from hypovolemia at the party last night.

figurative His lack of enthusiasm for the project could be seen as a form of hypovolemia in the team dynamics.

Grammatical Forms of hypovolemia

plural

hypovolemias

comparative

more hypovolemic

superlative

most hypovolemic

present tense

experiencing hypovolemia

future tense

will experience hypovolemia

perfect tense

has experienced hypovolemia

continuous tense

is experiencing hypovolemia

singular

hypovolemia

positive degree

hypovolemia

infinitive

to experience hypovolemia

gerund

experiencing hypovolemia

participle

experienced hypovolemia

Origin and Evolution of hypovolemia

First Known Use: 1940 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'hypovolemia' originated from the combination of the Greek roots 'hypo-' meaning 'under' and 'volēmia' meaning 'volume of blood'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'hypovolemia' has remained consistent in its meaning related to a decrease in the volume of blood in the body since its first known use in 1940.