1. relating to or characterized by an abnormally low volume of blood in the body
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in emergency medicine and critical care

Examples

• The trauma patient presented with hypovolemic shock after losing significant blood.
• Severe dehydration can lead to a hypovolemic state requiring immediate fluid replacement.
• The doctor diagnosed hypovolemic shock and began administering intravenous fluids.
• Hypovolemic conditions reduce the heart's ability to pump blood effectively throughout the body.
• The patient's hypovolemic status improved after receiving multiple units of blood transfusion.