Rehydration: meaning, definitions and examples
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rehydration
[ riːhaɪˈdreɪʃən ]
medical
The process of restoring lost fluids and electrolytes to the body, typically through the consumption of water or sports drinks.
Synonyms
fluid replacement, hydration
Examples of usage
- After a long workout, rehydration is essential to prevent dehydration.
- During an illness, it is important to focus on rehydration to maintain proper bodily functions.
sports
The act or process of replenishing the body's fluids after physical exertion, often involving the intake of water or specialized drinks.
Synonyms
fluid replenishment, hydration
Examples of usage
- After running a marathon, proper rehydration is crucial for recovery.
- Sports teams emphasize the importance of rehydration to optimize performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "rehydration" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reidratação
🇮🇳 पुनर्जलीकरण
🇩🇪 Rehydrierung
🇮🇩 rehidrasi
🇺🇦 регідація
🇵🇱 rehydratacja
🇯🇵 再水和
🇫🇷 réhydratation
🇪🇸 rehidratación
🇹🇷 rehidrasyon
🇰🇷 재수화
🇸🇦 إعادة الترطيب
🇨🇿 rehydratace
🇸🇰 rehydratácia
🇨🇳 补水
🇸🇮 rehidratacija
🇮🇸 endurvötnun
🇰🇿 қайта ылғалдандыру
🇬🇪 რეიდრაცია
🇦🇿 rehidrasiya
🇲🇽 rehidratación
Word origin
The term 'rehydration' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and the word 'hydration' referring to the process of adding water to the body. The concept of rehydration has been crucial in medical and sports contexts to ensure optimal bodily functions and performance.
See also: dehydrate, dehydrated, dehydration, hydration, rehydrate.