water intoxication
A potentially fatal disturbance in brain function that results when the normal balance…A potentially fatal disturbance in brain function that results when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside of safe limits by a very rapid intake of water.
» Drinking excessive and extreme amounts of water can result in "water intoxication", a potentially fatal condition.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A potentially fatal disturbance in brain function that results when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside of safe limits by a very rapid intake of water.
Examples
1 sentencesDrinking excessive and extreme amounts of water can result in "water intoxication", a potentially fatal condition.
Forms
plural: water intoxications| Singular | water intoxication |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable