経口補水液

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1An oral rehydration solution (ORS) consumed by mouth. It contains electrolytes and sugars in a balanced way and is used to replace fluids and salts lost through diarrhea, fever, or heatstroke (available as commercial or medical products).

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子どもが下痢をしているときは、経口補水液でこまめに水分と塩分を補給することが大切だ。

When a child has diarrhea, it's important to frequently replenish fluids and salts with an oral rehydration solution.

薬局で経口補水液を買って、熱中症対策に備えた。

I bought oral rehydration solution at the pharmacy to prepare for heatstroke prevention.

医師は脱水が疑われる患者に経口補水液の摂取を勧めた。

The doctor recommended that patients suspected of dehydration take an oral rehydration solution.