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Illustration of the skin turgor test showing a hand pinching skin on the back of a wrist; one side shows skin snapping back (hydrated), the other shows skin "tenting" (dehydrated).

A medical comparison diagram demonstrating the skin turgor test. The left side depicts healthy, hydrated skin that returns to normal instantly after pinching. The right side depicts dehydrated skin that remains elevated (tented) after being pinched.