Glossary

Dehydration

Dehydration

Exsikkose·Also: Austrocknung

Exsiccosis is pronounced dehydration of the body caused by a lack of fluids. It particularly affects older people and children and shows itself through dry mucous membranes, weakness and confusion, among other signs.

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