salt depletion meaning

UK US /sɔlt dɪˈpliʃən/ 4 syllables

salt depletion (noun): loss of salt from the body without replacement (loss by vomiting or profuse perspiration or urination or diarrhea) thus upsetting the electrolyte balance.

Definition of salt depletion

  1. loss of salt from the body without replacement (loss by vomiting or profuse perspiration or urination or diarrhea) thus upsetting the electrolyte balance

    Type of: depletion

How to pronounce salt depletion

salt depletion is pronounced /sɔlt dɪˈpliʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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