hypovolemia

(hī″pō-vō-lē′mē-ă)

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[hypo- + vol(ume)+ -emia]
A decreased blood volume that may be caused by internal or external bleeding, fluid losses, or inadequate fluid intake.
hypovolemic, adj.

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