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Definition hyponatremia in American English

hyponatremia noun

noun
1

also called water intoxication: a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by ingesting too much water in a short time, causing salt levels in the body to become too low

Example

Water intoxication is a well-documented symptom of some endurance sports and the use of certain drugs, including MDMA.

Definition hyponatremia in American English