Definition of "hypovolemic" [hypovolemic]

• Of, pertaining to, or characterized by low volume of blood in the circulatory system; as hypovolemic shock. (adjective)

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• "One can appreciate this by taking the example of temperature which is regulated by negative feed back mechanism and also by taking the example of loss of blood beyond 1.5 liters, which causes fall in blood pressure, to cause further and progressive fall in blood pressure which is called hypovolemic (caused by reduction in the volume of blood) shock which is caused by positive feed back mechanism."
• "It is contraindicated in hypovolemic hyponatremia wherein further volume depletion from the ensuing aquaresis could be disastrous."
• "Massive sodium and water shifts occur, resulting in hypovolemic shock and casodilatation and later, acute renal failure."