electrolyte imbalance

collocation in English

meaningsofelectrolyteandimbalance

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withelectrolyteorimbalance.
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 ...
See more atelectrolyte
imbalance
noun[C]
uk
/ˌɪmˈbæl.əns/us
/ˌɪmˈbæl.əns/
a situation in which two things that should be equal or that are normally equal ...
See more atimbalance

(Definition ofelectrolyteandimbalancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofelectrolyte imbalance

These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Predisposing conditions and precipitating events (particularly sepsis andelectrolyteimbalance) require attention.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The complications of chronic renal failure include fluid overload,electrolyteimbalance, metabolic acidosis, anaemia, and renal osteodystrophy.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Reduced renal reserve associated with aging means that diarrhoea may rapidly cause serious dehydration,electrolyteimbalanceand renal damage.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Physical consequences of bulimia includeelectrolyteimbalance, erosion of dental enamel and damage to the digestive system.
From theCambridge English Corpus
It can be associated with weight loss, dehydration,electrolyteimbalance, and/or hospitalisation.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Somebody suffering ketoacidosis will have much higher levels of blood ketone bodies along with high blood sugar, dehydration andelectrolyteimbalance.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Electrolyteimbalanceis often caused by drinking excessive fluids.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Complications such aselectrolyteimbalanceand perforation are rare.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
They may include injuries such as tendonitis, fatigue, knee or ankle sprain, extreme dehydration (electrolyteimbalance), as well as others.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
These adverse events include: arrhythmia, decreased clotting threshold, increased risk of infection, and increased risk ofelectrolyteimbalance.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The use of coffee enemas has led to several deaths as a result of severeelectrolyteimbalance, hyponatremia, dehydration, pleural and pericardial effusions.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Once in the blood, hydrogen fluoride reacts with calcium and magnesium, resulting inelectrolyteimbalance(potentially hypocalcemia).
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
In higher doses, these effects may lead toelectrolyteimbalance, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, which are common side-effects of the drug.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The most obvious cause is a kidney or systemic disorder, including amyloidosis, polycystic kidney disease,electrolyteimbalance, or some other kidney defect.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The condition may also be related toelectrolyteimbalance.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Frequent vomiting can lead to anelectrolyteimbalancewhich has serious consequences for the proper functioning of the heart.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Toxins such as cholera toxin may increase the secretion or decrease the intake of water and electrolytes, leading to possibly severe dehydration andelectrolyteimbalance.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Electrolytes are included to help mitigate the possibility ofelectrolyteimbalanceand dehydration.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The severity of the diarrhea and vomiting can lead to rapid dehydration andelectrolyteimbalance, and death in some cases.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The major cause of mortality is due to severe dehydration,electrolyteimbalanceand loss of glycemic control.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofelectrolyte
Go to the definition ofimbalance
See other collocations withelectrolyte
See other collocations withimbalance