Which of the following terms refers to a combination of decreased circulating blood volume combined with excess fluid in a body cavity?

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Third-spacing refers to the shift of fluid from the intravascular space into a body cavity or tissue compartment, resulting in decreased circulating blood volume combined with excess fluid in that space. Dehydration refers to a state of low total body water content. Hypovolemia refers to a state of low circulating blood volume. Water retention refers to the opposite of dehydration and refers to an excess of fluid in the body.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to a Combination of Decreased