The condition in which the body's fluid intake is not sufficient to meet its fluid needs because of vomiting, excessive heat and sweating, diarrhea, or lack of food or fluid intake is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
dehydration
Dehydration is an excessive loss of fluids that results in insufficient fluid to meet the body's needs.
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