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DictionarySeelossinsensible loss
loss [laws] the amount by which a quantity or group is diminished; something that escapes from its owner's possession.hearing loss see hearing loss.insensible loss (insensible water loss) the amount of fluid lost on a daily basis from the lungs, skin, and respiratory tract, as well as water excreted in the feces; the exact amount cannot be measured, but it is estimated to be between 40 cc and 600 cc in an adult under normal circumstances. See also sweating.insensible lossA loss of body fluid that is not easily measured, e.g., the moisture released in exhalation and perspiration. The amount of fluid typically lost is about 200 mL a day. Insensible fluid losses increase in any disease or condition that increases diffusion of liquid from the skin or the lungs, e.g., in burns, climatic changes, fever, or heavy exercise. Synonym: insensible fluid lossSee also: lossLegalSeeLoss |