Definition of Oral rehydration therapy

Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

Reviewed on 3/29/2021

oral_rehydration_therapy

Oral rehydration therapy: The administration of special fluids by mouth to treat dehydration. Abbreviated ORT. See also: Oral rehydration salts.

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