Extracellular Fluid
| Definition: |
The fluid of the body that is outside of CELLS. It is the external enviroment for the cells. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse EXTRACELLULAR FLUID with BODY WATER |
| Also Called: |
Interstitial Fluid |
| Previously Indexed: |
Extracellular Space (1964-2003) |
Extracellular Fluid Definitions and Terms
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