Definition
hypovolemic
adjective
- relating to or characterized by an abnormally low volume of blood in the body
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in emergency medicine and critical care
Examples
- The trauma patient presented with hypovolemic shock after losing significant blood.
- Severe dehydration can lead to a hypovolemic state requiring immediate fluid replacement.
- The doctor diagnosed hypovolemic shock and began administering intravenous fluids.
- Hypovolemic conditions reduce the heart's ability to pump blood effectively throughout the body.
- The patient's hypovolemic status improved after receiving multiple units of blood transfusion.