extracellular fluid meaning

UK US /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛljəlɚ ˈfluəd/ 7 syllables

extracellular fluid (noun): liquid containing proteins and electrolytes including the liquid in blood plasma and interstitial fluid.

Definition of extracellular fluid

  1. liquid containing proteins and electrolytes including the liquid in blood plasma and interstitial fluid
    • the body normally has about 15 quarts of extracellular fluid

    Synonyms: ECF

    Type of: liquid body substance

    Kinds: interstitial fluid, plasma

How to pronounce extracellular fluid

extracellular fluid is pronounced /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛljəlɚ ˈfluəd/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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