HealthSeptember 8, 2026
hypovolemia
HY-poh-voh-LEE-mee-uh
Definition
A state of decreased blood volume or fluid within the circulatory system.
How do you pronounce hypovolemia?
Hypovolemia is pronounced HY-poh-voh-LEE-mee-uh (IPA: //ˌhaɪpoʊvoʊˈliːmiə//).
Where does hypovolemia come from?
Derived from the Greek 'hypo-' (under/deficient), the Latin 'volumen' (volume), and the Greek '-aimia' (blood condition), the term was coined in the late 19th century to describe low levels of circulating blood plasma.
In the news
The article cites research concerning the physiological responses of the body during conditions of central hypovolemia as part of the broader context of stress and autonomic function studies.
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