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fluid overload

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fluid overload,
an excessive accumulation of fluid in the body caused by excessive parenteral infusion or deficiencies in cardiovascular or renal fluid volume regulation. Compare circulatory overload, hypervolemia.

fluid overload
Hypervolemia, plethora Medtalk A systemic excess of fluids. Cf Volume depletion.


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