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Anatomy and Physiology I
Hypervolemia is a condition characterized by an excessive increase in the volume of blood plasma in the body. It can result from too much fluid intake or disorders that decrease the body's ability to excrete water.
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
A condition where there is an abnormally high level of sodium in the blood, which can contribute to fluid imbalances like hypervolemia.
Medications that help the body expel excess water and salt through urine, often used to treat conditions like hypervolemia