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dehydration fever |
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dehydration fever, a fever that frequently occurs in newborns, thought to be caused by dehydration. Also called inanition fever. Compare inanition, starvation. dehydration fever Neonatology An ↑ temperature in a neonate due to inadequate fluid intake, most severe in high ambient temperatures or when the infant is overclothed. Cf Prickly heat. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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