noun

• A decreased volume of circulating blood in the body.

  ‘Possible side effects include hypovolemia, orthostatic hypotension, and urinary loss of potassium and magnesium.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘If the patient shows evidence of symptomatic hypovolemia, blood should be sent for type and cross.’
  • ‘Thirst is also stimulated by hypotension and hypovolemia.’
  • ‘Dobutamine is contraindicated in patients with hypovolemia.’
  • ‘Clearly her relaxation had owed more to hypovolaemia than anaesthesia.’