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ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY

\ˈɔːɹə͡l ɹɪha͡ɪdɹˈe͡ɪʃən θˈɛɹəpi], \ˈɔːɹə‍l ɹɪha‍ɪdɹˈe‍ɪʃən θˈɛɹəpi], \ˈɔː_ɹ_əl ɹ_ɪ_h_aɪ_d_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n θ_ˈɛ_ɹ_ə_p_i]\

Definitions of ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY

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Therapy whose basic objective is to restore the volume and composition of the body fluids to normal with respect to water-electrolyte balance. Fluids may be administered intravenously, orally, by intermittent gavage, or by hypodermoclysis.

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