electrolyte balance

collocation in English

meaningsofelectrolyteandbalance

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electrolyte
noun[C]
uk
/iˈlek.trə.laɪt/us
/iˈlek.trə.laɪt/
a substance, usually a liquid, that electricity can go through, or that separates into its parts when electricity goes ...
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balance
noun
uk
/ˈbæl.əns/us
/ˈbæl.əns/
a state where things are of equal weight ...
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The commonest urgent problems were related to problems with fluid andelectrolytebalanceand with medication.
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As in other forms of diarrhoea, fluid andelectrolytebalanceshould receive attention.
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The mainstay of treatment in diarrhoea is to monitor fluid andelectrolytebalanceand provide adequate replacement.
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The main environmental impact is discharge of water that must be salted to maintain the fishes'electrolytebalance.
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Symptoms and signs are varied and unpredictable, and result from fluid overload and disturbedelectrolytebalanceand hyponatraemia.
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The milk has the sameelectrolytebalanceas blood.
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This damage interferes with the absorption of nutrients and the maintenance of a properelectrolytebalance.
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It is important in maintaining fluid andelectrolytebalancein the bodies of humans and animals.
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Patients are often required to drink large amounts of clear fluids as well as rehydrate to reestablish theelectrolytebalance.
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Potassium - essential nutrient used to maintain fluid andelectrolytebalancein the body.
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Other than enhancing flavor, its significance is that the body needs and maintains a delicateelectrolytebalance, which is the kidney's function.
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Their main role is to regulate blood pressure as well as fluid andelectrolytebalance.
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When large amounts of water are being lost through perspiration and concurrently replaced by drinking, maintaining properelectrolytebalancebecomes an issue.
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All known higher lifeforms require a subtle and complexelectrolytebalancebetween the intracellular and extracellular environment.
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Changes inelectrolytebalance, or development of ectopic pacemaker activity, disrupt normal heart rhythmicity and conduction.
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It is prepared by considerably thinning down yogurt with water, adding salt (forelectrolytebalance) and spices, usually green chilli peppers, asafoetida, curry leaves and mustard.
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Persons working in extreme heat and/or humidity for long periods must take care to drink and eat in ways that help to maintainelectrolytebalance.
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There is no antidote for poisoning, only supportive treatment consisting of monitoring complete blood count, renal function, blood pressure, and fluid andelectrolytebalanceand correcting abnormalities.
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However, giving electrolytes to a dehydrated horse can also further disturb theelectrolytebalance, resulting in serious medical problems such as thumps, muscle spasms, and tying up.
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