Hypovolaemia (Noun)
Meaning
A blood disorder consisting of a decrease in the volume of circulating blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hypovolaemia due to severe blood loss from a traumatic injury.
- Hypovolaemia can lead to a decrease in blood pressure, causing dizziness and fainting.
- The doctor suspected hypovolaemia in the elderly patient, who had been experiencing symptoms of fatigue and weakness.
- Prolonged bleeding from the wound resulted in hypovolaemia, which required immediate medical attention.
- In severe cases of hypovolaemia, patients may require a blood transfusion to restore the circulating blood volume.